Advancement Events and Programming Coordinator

About the role

The Advancement Events and Programming Coordinator for the USC School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) is a newly created position within the SCA Advancement office. This role is essential for coordinating and integrating SCA events to support the school's fundraising campaign and 100th Anniversary celebrations.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistical elements for regular annual campus events, including USC Orientation Week, Trojan Family Weekend, and Commencement.
• Oversee donor-related special events such as Endowed Chair and Building Dedications.
• Handle bookings for ongoing SCA Community screenings and conversations as well as high-profile class guests, such as for the 466 and 467 courses.
• Plan ongoing Advancement-related programming involving donors and sponsors, including some off-campus events.
• Support the Offices of the Dean and Advancement on 100th Anniversary celebration events.
• Collaborate with other SCA staff on events as well as donor and high-profile guest visits.
• Create event websites, send event invitations, track RSVPs, generate guest lists, and update data for event management purposes.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of SCA’s mission.

Requirements

• Event planning and talent management experience in the entertainment industry.
• An understanding of the School of Cinematic Arts and its alumni community.
• Experience with event management platforms, including software platforms.
• Development experience in higher education.
• A valid driver’s license is required; with weekend and evening work expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree combined with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• A keen attention to detail and to deadlines.
• An ability to multi-task on different projects and easily pivot when needed.
• An ability to collaborate effectively and flexibly while working with different internal and external constituencies.
• An understanding of relationship building with donors and high-profile guests.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Solid relationship-building skills.
• Ability to self-manage, prioritize work assignments, and manage multiple deadlines.
• Administrative office experience including research and customer service.

Benefits

The position offers an hourly range of $33.85-$37.78.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $33.85-$37.78.

Schedule

When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.