Campus Programming Events Planner

CANDIDATES ELIGIBLE TO APPLY : THIS RECRUITMENT IS AVAILABLE TO CURRENT ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYEES ONLY.

CLASSIFICATION TITLE : Events and Conference Planner I

UNION CODE : R09

TEMPORARY END DATE : This position is temporary and ends on or before June 30, 2026. Any continuation beyond June 30, 2026 is contingent upon satisfactory performance and available funding.

FT / PT : Full-time

PAY PLAN : 12-month

WORKPLACE TYPE : On-site (work in-person at business location)

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE : Step 1 $4,198 - Step 4 $4,455

• However, offer amount will be commensurate with candidate’s experience, education, skills, and training.

CSU CLASSIFICATION SALARY RANGE : $4,198 - $6,115

PAY BASIS : Monthly

BENEFITS : CSUB offers a best-in-class benefit package for eligible employees that includes an array of medical plans, choice of dental plans, vision coverage, retirement participation in CalPERS, CSU tuition waiver, up to 24 vacation days per year, sick leave with unlimited accrual, 15 paid holidays per year and more! See our for additional information.

POSITION PURPOSE : Within the Division of Student Affairs and Strategic Enrollment Management, the Campus Programming (CP) department is a vital member of campus life and provides opportunities for collaborations between students, faculty and staff on programs and events. The Campus Programming department is responsible for leading traditional programs including but not limited to, `Runner Nights, Rowdy Run, Week of Welcome (WOW), Brown Bag Discussions, Expression Nights, `Runner Letter Day, International Education Week, Homecoming Week, Study Strong, and collaborating with other social, educational, and cultural events / programs such as Latinx Heritage Month, Black History Month, `Runner Family Weekend, OUTober and others.

Under direct supervision of the CP Director, the Campus Programming Event Planner will perform entry-level professional duties utilizing basic concepts and practices within the event planning and management field. The incumbent will assist with coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to support planning, organizing, scheduling, and executing event details including location scouting and booking, speaker identification (as needed), invitations / registration, catering, entertainment, technology, equipment, staffing, and other relevant activities.

The Event Planner will help develop event timelines, budgets, and work plans to ensure successful execution including coordinating day-of event logistics that will require schedule flexibility for evening and weekend events. The Campus Programming Event Planner will contribute to the department’s mission of promoting active and informed engagement through traditional and innovative educational, cultural, and social programs that will enhance campus life at CSUB.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Campus Life Event Planning

Event Logistics & Vendor Coordination

Budget & Reporting

Department Operations Support

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE – Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Relevant education and / or recent related experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSES – Possession of a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES (SKA’s) –

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : LIGHT WORK – involves mainly sitting, up to 25% standing or walking; lifting medium weight objects limited to 25 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS : N / A

SPECIAL CONDITIONS :

SCREENING : Only those applicants possessing experience most directly related to the immediate needs of the office will be invited to appear before a Qualifications Appraisal Board for the purpose of appraising training, experience, and interest in the position .

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES UNION :   It shall be the policy of the CSU in filling vacant CSUEU bargaining Units 2, 5, 7 & 9 positions to fill such vacancies from among qualified individuals currently employed on-campus except when it is determined that it is necessary to appoint outside applicants to obtain preferred or provide specialized skills and abilities that are not available from current employees.

BACKGROUND CHECK : Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and / or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SENSITIVE POSITION : Sensitive positions are designated by the CSU as requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position, based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of the people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to the CSU or individuals in the university community.

GENERAL INFORMATION : It is the policy of California State University, Bakersfield to hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to present documentation verifying their right to accept employment. You will also be requested to present a social security card at the time of initial appointment in compliance with state payroll regulations. State regulations require that every state employee sign the Oath of Allegiance prior to commencing the duties of his / her State employment, except legally employed non-citizens. These individuals are required to sign the Declaration of Permission to Work.

The California State University (CSU”), including California State University, Bakersfield is committed to an inclusive and equitable community that values diversity and fosters mutual respect. All students and employees have the right to participate fully in CSU programs, activities, admission, and employment free from discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking and retaliation. The prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any protected status, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, prohibited consensual relationships, and retaliation.

Campus contact for our Nondiscrimination policy is Melissa Carleton, Interim Title IX Coordinator & DHR Administrator, (661) 654-2713.