Event Planner

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

• Demonstrated success planning events.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to establish priorities, manage shifting priorities, and handle numerous time-sensitive projects with multiple deadlines.

• Demonstrated creativity, problem solving skills, taking initiative, judgment, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to accomplish goals working through formal and informal channels, with diplomacy and tactfulness.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, and customer service skills.

• Must be well-organized and detail-oriented.

• Ability to interact and successfully collaborate with a broad spectrum of contributing groups and customers, including students, staff, faculty, and relevant university polices

• Proficient computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software and email applications such as Microsoft Office suite and Google Workspace.

• Knowledge and/or previous experience with space management and scheduling platform, such as Mazevo.

• Willingness to learn the department reservation system and other applications.

• Comfort with technology and data management.

• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

   

• This is a fully onsite role with the potential to work remote one day per week.

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Must possess and maintain a valid California non-commercial Class C Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to drive day or night.

Work Standards:

• When conducting university business, must comply with California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements.

In addition, preferred requirements include:

• Experience in venue management

This position is campus-based with limited hybrid flexibility and requires on-site presence during events and special engagements.

The expected pay range for this position is $72,972 - $87,751 per annum. 

Stanford University provides pay ranges that represent its good-faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, the base pay represents only one aspect of the total comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specific details about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Why Stanford is for You

Stanford’s dedicated 16,000 staff come from diverse educational and career backgrounds. We are a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. At Stanford, we seek talent committed to excellence, driven to impact the future of our legacy and improve lives on a global sphere. We provide competitive salaries, excellent healthcare and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our winter closure. Our generous perks align with what matters to you:

• Freedom to grow. Take advantage of career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or course audits. Join a TedTalk, or film screening, or listen to a renowned author or leader discuss global issues.

• A caring culture. We understand the importance of your personal and family time and provide you access to wellness programs, child-care resources, parent education and consultation, elder care, and caregiving support.
• A healthier you. We make wellness a priority by providing access to world-class exercise facilities. Climb our rock wall, or participate in one of hundreds of health or fitness classes.
• Discovery and fun. Visit campus gardens, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. We offer free commuter programs and ridesharing incentives. Enjoy discounts for computers, cell phones, recreation, travel, entertainment, and more!

We take pride in being a culture that encourages and empowers you.

How to Apply

We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and résumé along with your online application.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.