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Events Specialist 2 (6291U), Middle Eastern Studies - 68616

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Departmental Overview

Founded in 1963, the Center for Middle Eastern Studies (CMES) promotes the interdisciplinary study of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) at the University of California, Berkeley, and beyond, raising public awareness of the region's diverse peoples, languages, cultures and their connection to wider global contexts.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: May 21, 2024

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and implements small events or portions of larger events such as symposiums, conferences, program events, banquets, and VIP briefings.
• Participates in planning, organizing and staffing larger or more complex events, including being assigned responsibility for a specific event segment such as parking / transportation, catering, etc.
• Manages small events.
• Plans, creates, and manages event publicity.
• Oversees operational support staff.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge of concepts, principles and practices of event planning and production and public relations.
• Working knowledge of the campus, its programs, policies, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure.
• Working organizational skills to effectively coordinate and organize multiple details.
• Excellent organizational abilities appropriate to effective calendar management and student and / or volunteer scheduling.
• Good interpersonal communication skills and political acumen, including skills in effectively representing the campus, medical center, or other university organizations to the public.
• Good judgment and effective decision-making and problem resolution skills, including skills to recognize and deal effectively and appropriately with real and potential problem areas and determine the issues / problems that need to be brought to the attention of higher-level staff and / or management.
• Ability to work in diverse groups, including but not limited to students, staff, faculty, general public, production personnel, technical operators, and performing artists.
• Ability to work professionally under pressure and under tight deadlines ensuring excellent customer service support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $33.52 - $43.10.

• This is a 60%, part-time (24 hours per week), career position that is eligible for UC benefits.
• This position is non-exempt and paid bi-weekly.
• This is a hybrid position, eligible for up to 10% remote capability.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

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