University of California, Riverside Looking for Director of University Events Full Time

Job ID: 32569422
Category: Management
and Professional
Organization: University Advancement
Department: VCUA University Events

Location: Main Campus – UCR
Salary: $87,300 – $163,300
Date Posted: March 21,
2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Schedule: 8AM – 5PM
Full/Part
Time: Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision: General Direction

Other Information

Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No

This position leads the team responsible for many of UC Riverside’s signature events, overseeing event management and production of
events including but not limited to Commencement ceremonies, galas, regional alumni gatherings, dignitary visits, high-profile lectures,
concerts, and select events sponsored by the Office of the Chancellor. Serves as the campus resource for developing and maintaining campus
protocols for all aspects of events. The director oversees the day-to-day work of the University Events team and works in close
collaboration with partners throughout the university to deliver high-quality experiences that grow affinity, align with the UCR brand, and
expand support and engagement. Please note: Campus presence is required with hybrid accommodations.

The full salary range for the
Director of University Events is $87,300 – $163,300 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $87,300 – $95,000
annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other
business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently,
we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a condition of employment, you will be required to
comply with the University of California Vaccination Program Policy.

Educational Requirements
Bachelors’ degree in related area and/or equivalent
experience/training.Required

Experience Requirements

• 8 – 13 years of related experience. Required
• Previous supervisory/managerial experience. Preferred

Minimum Requirements

• Strong knowledge
  of management principles, policies, concepts and best practices and skill to select, train, mentor, evaluate and, as required, take
  disciplinary action with subordinate staff.
• Strong knowledge of all aspects of event management and production and public
  relations.
• Strong knowledge of program management, including comprehensive staff and budget
• administration.
• Strong interpersonal communications skills to build and foster a collaborative and cooperative work environment and build to maintain
  good working relationships with all organizational levels and outside constituencies.
• Strong political acumen and skill in
  judgment, decision-making and problem recognition, avoidance and resolution.
• Strong leadership / management skills, including
  skills to lead, direct, mentor, evaluate and motivate staff.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle complex tasks and
  projects.

• Strong knowledge of the campus, its
  vision, mission, goals, programs, policies and infrastructure.
• Prior supervisory experience

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on
nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and
growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities’ air, water, energy,
transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore,
engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country
boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S.
  universities, according to Money Magazine’s 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20
  Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. – U.S. News
  2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities
  committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC
  Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. – Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR’s Department of
  Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. – Center for World University Rankings
• UCR’s
  distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The
University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of
excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Title: EVENTS MGR 1
Job
Code: 000468
Grade: 24
Department Head: Johnny Cruz
Supervisor:
Johnny Cruz

Positions Directly Supervised
004722BLANK AST 31
006292EVENTS SPEC 31
006295EVENTS SUPV 21

Spends the majority of time (50% or more) achieving organizational
objectives through the coordinated achievements of subordinate staff. Establishes departmental goals and objectives, functions with
autonomy. Manages the accountability and stewardship of human, financial, and often physical resources in compliance with departmental and
organizational goals and objectives. Ensures subordinate supervisors and professionals adhere to defined internal controls. Manages systems
and procedures to protect departmental assets.

Receives assignments in
the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals. Responsible for managing an events unit comprised
largely of events professionals; may also manage events support staff. Provides guidance to subordinates to achieve events management goals.
Assists professional staff on the more complex and sensitive events issues. Determines the long-term and short-term strategic plans to
achieve the objectives of the organization.

This position
leads the team responsible for many of UC Riverside’s signature events, overseeing event management and production of events including but
not limited to Commencement ceremonies, galas, regional alumni gatherings, dignitary visits, high-profile lectures, concerts, and select
events sponsored by the Office of the Chancellor. Serves as the campus resource on developing and maintaining campus protocols for all
aspects of events. The director oversees the day-to-day work of the University Events team and works in close collaboration with partners
throughout the university to deliver high-quality experiences that grow affinity, align with the UCR brand, and expand support and
engagement. Please note: Campus presence required with hybrid accommodations.

Through subordinates, manages a diverse variety of events, ranging from small events with complex guest
lists to large, campuswide events requiring coordination of multiple internal and external resources.

• Directly manages major
  university events, such as the annual Commencement ceremonies. Percent Time 30%
• Provides comprehensive direction and oversight for
  all aspects of event management including personnel and financial administration. Percent Time 20%
• Serves as a campuswide expert
  and consultant on event management and protocol. Provides guidance and counsel to campus units, colleges, and departments. Percent Time
  15%
• Selects, trains, leads, directs, mentors, evaluates and, as required, takes corrective action with subordinate professional
  staff. Percent Time 10%
• May serve as high level event consultant to senior management.
• Develops strategy and vision around
  new and expanded signature events advancing the mission of the university. Percent Time 10%
• Develops a strategic annual events
  budget in collaboration with the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer. Supervises budgetary planning for each event, ensuring
  compliance with UCOP and UC Riverside purchasing and financial policies. Percent Time 10%
• Confers with broad based constituencies
  regarding comprehensive event policies, master schedules, and strategic planning. Percent Time 5%
• Provides guidance to subordinate
  professional staff on the more complex and sensitive events issues. Percent Time 0%
• Ensures that client and institutional needs are
  met through production of high quality events. Percent Time 0%

Items Used: Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements

• Bend:
  Occasionally
• Sit: Frequently
• Squat: Occasionally
• Stand: Frequently
• Crawl: Occasionally
• Walk:
  Frequently
• Climb: N/A

Mental Requirements

• Read/Comprehend: Constantly
• Write:
  Constantly
• Perform Calculations: Constantly
• Communicate Orally: Constantly
• Reason & Analyze: Frequently

Environmental Requirements

• Is exposed to excessive noise: No
• Is around moving machinery:
  No
• Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity: No
• Drives motorized equipment: No
• Works in
  confined quarters: No
• Dust: No
• Fumes: No

Critical Position: Yes

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