Under the general direction of the Director of Special Events, the Senior Event Planner is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing a broad range of university events that advance San José State University's strategic priorities. The incumbent independently manages complex event logistics and collaborates with campus departments, university leadership, external partners, vendors, and community stakeholders to deliver high-quality events that enhance the university's reputation and strengthen engagement with internal and external audiences.
The Senior Event Planner serves as a lead event professional responsible for planning and executing university events of varying sizes, scopes, and complexities. Assignments may include, but not be limited to, campaign launch and other associated events, alumni engagement programs, donor and stewardship events, presidential and cabinet events, academic ceremonies, recognition events, conferences, community engagement activities, student-focused events, campus celebrations, and other university-sponsored events as assigned. The position oversees all phases of event planning, including project management, logistics, venue coordination, vendor management, budgeting, hospitality, risk management, communications coordination, and on-site event execution. The incumbent works collaboratively with campus partners to ensure events align with university objectives, branding standards, and operational best practices.
In addition, the Senior Event Planner assists with Commencement planning and operations, including but not limited to supporting ticketing processes, event logistics, customer service, and coordination across multiple commencement ceremonies. The position exercises considerable judgment and initiative while managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment and contributes to the continuous improvement of university event operations and guest experiences.
Link to Apply: https://jobs.sjsu.edu/en-us/job/560284/senior-event-planner?1ApplicationSubSourceID=11267
Equal Employment Statement:
SJSU is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
It is the policy of SJSU to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
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