The mission of the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work is to improve the well-being of vulnerable individuals and communities, advance social and economic justice, and eradicate pressing societal problems in complex and culturally diverse urban environments throughout Southern California, the nation and the world. Our mission is achieved through value-driven, scholarly, and creative social work education, research, and professional leadership.
Position Overview
The Director of Special Events will be responsible for the development and implementation of key strategic events and programs for the School of Social Work. This position is expected to be highly collaborative, proactive, resourceful leader who provides expertise, guidance and oversight of signature school events and donor stewardship for the advancement department. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer and serving as an integral member of the advancement team, this individual is responsible for the development, execution and assessment of school wide events and stewardship activities that engage students, alumni, major donors and board members.
The Director of Special Events is accountable for creating a strategic and thoughtful plan for events and stewardship that advances the team’s efforts to maintain and strengthen high-quality individual relationships. To this end, the Director conceptualizes and implements large-scale events such as commencement, networking events connected to key social work national conferences, leadership dinners as well as smaller cultivation dinners.
The Director partners with key internal stakeholders across departments, on-site and off-site vendors, volunteer leadership and event committees. Close coordination with and management of event vendors and consultants is required.
The ideal candidate must embody the USC Unifying Values , be able to independently create, plan, and execute large/complex in-person, virtual and hybrid events.
This position requires excellent communication and presentation skills, ability to build relationships with and influence various stakeholder groups, a commitment to partnership and community engagement. Other key attributes necessary for success in this position include being a resourceful and creative thinker with the ability to work amicably with a wide range of constituents. The successful candidate should have a well-refined customer-centered orientation.
The Director of Special Events will manage at least one full time Events Coordinator and report to the Chief Development Officer.
Responsibilities and Duties
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Anticipated Hiring Range:
USC is a leading private research university located in Los Angeles – a global center for arts, technology and international business. As the city’s largest private employer, responsible for more than $8 billion annually in economic activity in the region, we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills across a variety of academic schools and units. As a USC employee, you will enjoy excellent benefits and perks , and you will be a member of the Trojan Family – the faculty, staff, students, and alumni who make USC a great place to work.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s degree; Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience:
5 years
Minimum Field of Expertise:
5 years’ experience with event planning and scheduling. Proven success overseeing large scale events, coordinating with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to perform well under pressure, individually and as part of a team. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Knowledge of relevant software and databases to support constituent-relationship management, marketing and communications, and social media efforts
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