Director of University Events AP R IL 2022
University of the Pacific C ALIF OR NI A'S P R I VAT E UNI V ER SI T Y OF C HOICE University of the Pacific is a nationally ranked
state capital is home to the McGeorge
comprehensive university and California’s
School of Law and the new School of Health
first chartered institution of higher learning.
Sciences. Additional graduate programs
Established in 1851, Pacific has nearly 6,100
and the renowned Arthur A. Dugoni School
students and nine schools and colleges
of Dentistry are based on the downtown
across three campuses in northern California.
San Francisco Campus. Pacific takes pride
The majority of students and the NCAA
in providing the highly personalized and
Division 1 athletics program are based on
caring educational, social and residential
the Stockton Campus, often cited as one of
environments of a small college combined
the nation’s most beautiful college campuses.
with the choices and opportunities of a major
The Sacramento Campus in California’s
comprehensive university.
1
14:1
In career earnings for low-income students
Student/faculty ratio
#
(Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce)
#
19
Best Universities in the West (Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education, 2022)
A B OU T PACIFIC
The university has three campuses— in Sacramento, San Francisco and Stockton—placing us in three of the most diverse cities in the nation with some of the fastest growing and most dynamic industries in the country. University of the Pacific was established
University of the Pacific’s mission is to
Science, School of Health Sciences, and
in 1851 as California's first chartered
provide a superior, student-centered
Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy.
institution of higher learning. It has a
learning experience integrating liberal
history of firsts including California’s first
arts and professional education and
music conservatory and California’s first
preparing individuals for lasting
university to open its doors to women.
achievement and responsible leadership
The university has three campuses—
in their careers and communities.
in Sacramento, San Francisco and
Pacific advances this mission through
Stockton—placing us in three of the most
nine schools, offering undergraduate,
diverse cities in the nation with some of
graduate and accelerated professional
the fastest growing and most dynamic
degree programs: Arthur A. Dugoni
industries in the country. The Wall Street
School of Dentistry, College of the Pacific
Journal and Times Higher Education
(natural sciences, social sciences and
rankings designate University of the
humanities), Benerd College (education),
Pacific as a Top 100 national university
Conservatory of Music, Eberhardt School
and #19 Best University in the West.
of Business, McGeorge School of Law, School of Engineering and Computer
The Stockton Campus, located in a diverse city of over 300,000 people, houses the majority of programs for undergraduates. Stockton is located in California’s beautiful Central Valley and bordered by a thousand miles of delta waterways. The San Francisco Campus, 90 minutes west of Stockton, is home to the Master of Science in Data Science program and the Dugoni School of Dentistry. The Sacramento Campus, 45 minutes north of Stockton, houses the McGeorge School of Law and Pacific’s new School of Health Sciences.
Student Life Pacific students receive personalized education in small class settings, allowing them to form meaningful relationships with professors and engage deeply in their field of study. In addition, students at University of the Pacific enjoy a vibrant campus life, with activities and events for a diversity of interests, including: Student Organizations: more than 150 student-led clubs
Greek Life: 11 social fraternities and sororities, 15
and organizations on the Stockton campus alone, in addition
professional fraternities; Multicultural Greek Council
to professional organizations across our three campuses NCAA Division I Sports: 10 women’s teams and seven men’s teams, competing in the West Coast Conference Arts and Culture: theatre productions in Long Theatre, concerts in Faye Spanos Concert Hall, exhibitions in Reynolds Art Gallery, movies in the Janet Leigh Theatre
Student Government Arts & Entertainment: provides exclusive and fun activities for students such as TigerLands, Brickyards, off-campus excursions and more Guest Speakers: recent presenters include former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, PBS NewsHour anchor Judy Woodruff, Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, former
Athletic Recreational Activities: 11 active sport clubs,
Cisco CEO John Chambers, and Dr. Philip Ewell (music
variety of intramural sports
theory professor and author of “Confronting Racism and Sexism in American Music Theory”)
Our Values Our students come first in everything we do. Student impact is an important consideration in every decision we make.
We have high academic standards with a focus on teaching, scholarship and experiential learning. We invest in individualized attention and long-term relationships that build human potential. We are committed to learning from and enhancing our communities. We share a sense of purpose and pride in what we accomplish together. We respect all individuals and embrace the richness that our diversity brings to us as an educational community. We recognize and honor differences, creativity and bridging what is distinct to create an inclusive environment. We demonstrate integrity in our actions. We strive to always do the right thing and hold ourselves and others accountable. We demonstrate authentic respect for others and a willingness to engage in genuine discourse. We seek to establish common ground and ways to connect with others. We honor and value one another.
The Position The Director of University Events is responsible for serving University of the Pacific on all three campuses (Stockton, Sacramento and San Francisco) by the planning, production and implementation of university events and identifying new ways to generate revenue through externally focused events. Reporting to the Sr. Associate VP for Development and Alumni Relations, the Director of University Events develops, disseminates and oversees high-level standards to be applied to university events; provides event planning consulting with units, departments and schools across all three campuses and provides training support for staff tasked with planning events.
Position Qualifications MINIMUM
SK ILL S/ K N OW LEDGE AND E XP ER T ISE IN CLUD E:
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Bachelor’s Degree (Two years of
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Experience drafting event-focused emergency plans.
full-time experience in the same/
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Demonstrated knowledge and proven success in directing
similar position is equal to one
the design of complex events.
year of completed post high school education coursework).
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Five years of corporate or institutional experience planning and implementing large events.
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Knowledge of academic ceremonies, order of precedence and forms of address.
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Experience with project management.
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Excellent organization, public relations, project and event management skills.
P R E FER R ED
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Five years of experience working
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and events.
with collegiate level academic ceremonies & events, especially
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Strong verbal communications and writing skills,
Commencement ceremonies and
demonstrated ability to write run of show schedules, event
multi-event Homecoming activities.
set-up and strike instructions.
Ten years of event production
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Professional certification in event planning field.
Resourcefulness in finding appropriate solutions to problems and initiative in presenting alternatives and implementing
and management experience.
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Experience in program coordination, conducting meetings
solutions to ensure effective change.
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Ability to anticipate problems and take necessary action to eliminate or mitigate potential negative effects.
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Ability to use specialized computer software programs at the level of sophistication required for event planning with computer-aided drafting (CAD) tools and knowledge on how to create event layout diagrams.
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Positive attitude, proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion.
President's House, Stockton Campus
How to Apply University of the Pacific is currently accepting applications for this position. Applicants will be required to upload a cover letter and current resume, as well as provide contact information for three professional references with their online application.
SUBMIS SION P OR TAL
R EQ UIR ED
Pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings Cover letter Current resume
University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression or mental or physical disability. The university will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability.
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