Responsibilities

• 65% - Event Planning
• 35% - Marketing
• The Event and Marketing Specialist, under the general supervision of the Chief Administrative Officer, manages all department-hosted faculty related events (ranging in size from 100 to 1,000 participants), both virtual and in-person overseeing the entire event lifecycle.
• The Event and Marketing Specialist develops and distributes marketing material for department-hosted events via print, website and social media.
• Additionally, the Event and Marketing Specialist manages the department’s social media accounts and quarterly e-newsletters as well as assisting with the annual printed newsletter and the department website.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Experience planning and managing all aspects of conferences and events.
• Experience developing marketing strategies and writing social media posts.
• Demonstrated organization skills with strong attention to detail and ability to work independently while juggling multiple priorities
• Strong communication, writing, editing and Excel skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets.
• Interpersonal skills to clearly and effectively interact with people of varying ages and cultural backgrounds, in person and in writing; ability to clarify situations and resolve problems; ability to exercise tact and diplomacy, especially to resolve disagreements and conflicts.

Preferred

• Knowledge of and experience with campus systems such as AggieExpense.
• Graphic design skills.
• Web design skills.
• Knowledge of UC Davis travel and entertainment policies.

Benefits

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage