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Events & Marketing Specialist (Administrative Analyst/Specialist- Exempt I)

Job No: 525314
Work Type:
Locations: San Diego
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)




Position Summary

The Events & Marketing Specialist serves as a staff member in the Fowler College of Business. The work objectives are set by the Director of Marketing & Communications. This position is responsible for planning and organizing the methods and details for accomplishment; determines priorities; selects methodology from various approaches; recommends actions that may impact the work of others. The Events and Marketing Specialist is responsible for development, which requires a thorough understanding of proper procedures and etiquette.

The Events and Marketing Specialist is responsible for coordinating and executing special events for the Fowler College of Business. These events are done for the primary purpose of providing important forums for quality interaction with leading campus donors, alumni, elected officials, volunteers, business leaders, faculty, students, and staff. This position is also responsible for marketing support efforts including email marketing, CRM administration and data collection and analysis. They will help with other ad hoc special events for the Dean and with Commencement. The Events and Marketing Specialist also provides events, CRM and marketing support to the College's Lamden School and the four academic departments. This position provides administrative support for volunteer groups; assists in the creation, production and mailing of appropriate invitations and letters; and coordinates other programs and activities as assigned.

This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position. This position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.

The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

The Fowler College of Business (FCB) consists of one school and four academic departments (Charles W. Lamden School of Accountancy, Finance, Management Information Systems, Management, and Marketing), a Dean, an Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, an Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, a Director for Resource Management, a Director of Marketing & Communications, a Director for Graduate Programs, a Director for Undergraduate Programs, a Director for Assessment, a Director for the Career Management Center, and a Managing Director for the Wendy Gillespie Center for Advancing Global Business.

The Fowler College of Business offers a variety of programs, including an undergraduate and graduate degree in business administration and specialized masters degree programs. The college also houses several centers: the Lavin Entrepreneurship Center, the Corky McMillin Center for Real Estate, the Wendy Gillespie Center for Advancing Global Business, the Corporate Governance Institute, the Institute for Inclusion and Diversity, the Center for Integrated Marketing Communication, the Center for Artificial Intelligence and the Aztec Consulting Center, which are critical for the implementation of its strategic plan.

The Fowler College of Business has over 200 full and part-time academic employees and more than 45 clerical and technical employees.

FCB is an instructional division of San Diego State University, administered by the Dean. The Dean's Office is responsible for the creation, implementation, and continued support of the instructional, research, and development processes in the College.

For more information regarding The Fowler College of Business, click here.

Education and Experience

Entry to this classification requires general knowledge and skills in the applicable administrative and/or program field with a foundational knowledge of public administration principles, practices, and methods. This foundation would normally be obtained through a bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.

Key Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in the event planning field, preferably in a higher education institution or large, complex organization is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating all aspects of event catering such as menu selection, working with internal and external caterers, consideration of dietary restrictions and holiday sensitivity, equipment rental, setup logistics, event organization and contract familiarity.
• Experience in working with an external organization to meet organizational goals.
• Working knowledge of Advance and/or ability to quickly learn database software programs (Salesforce or Advance experience preferred).
• Understanding collaboration with CEO, President and top leadership teams in a university of major non-profit.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and when planning and executing an event from start to finish.
• Experience interacting with VIPs in a professional manner.
• Working knowledge of Oracle financial processes and procedures.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $5,000 per month.

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department's fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,170 - $7.545 per month.

Diversity and Community at SDSU

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.

Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. For more information, click here.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.

SDSU's Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on March 24, 2023. To receive full consideration, apply by March 23,2023. The position will remain open until filled.

CSU Vaccine Policy: The California State University has established a policy requiring faculty, staff, and students accessing campus facilities to be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. To access the SDSU campus, you must be fully up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations, including a booster if you are eligible for one, or request a medical, religious, or off campus exemption, as applicable.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU 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 SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Tina Deesen at tdeesen@sdsu.edu


Advertised: Mar 10, 2023 (9:00 AM)
Applications Close: Open until filled

To apply, visit https://careers.sdsu.edu/en-us/job/525314/events-marketing-specialist-administrative-analystspecialist-exempt-i







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