Career Events Coordinator

Job Description:

Career Events Coordinator

Description

Join the vibrant community at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB)!

Located just three miles from the Pacific Ocean, CSULB offers an inspiring workplace and an exceptional Southern California lifestyle. Our 322-acre campus-one of the largest in the CSU system-serves more than 42,000 students and is known for its commitment to student success, innovation, and impactful academic and research initiatives.

As a member of the CSULB community, you’ll experience a dynamic environment filled with cultural landmarks, collaborative energy, and opportunities to make a meaningful difference.

Work-life balance thrives here. Long Beach blends coastal relaxation with urban vibrancy, offering miles of beaches, year-round sunshine, a thriving arts and food scene, and convenient access to both Los Angeles and Orange County. It’s an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying everything Southern California has to offer.

Join the California State University (CSU) and explore career opportunities that advance student success and strengthen California’s future-offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and professional growth.
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Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Director and lead by Assistant Director of Employer Engagement, will act in a lead role in working with employers planning, coordinating, and executing a variety of events connecting students with employment opportunities on behalf of the Career Development Center. A key focus of this role is to cultivate and sustain strong relationships with employers, fostering job development. In addition, this role manages the technical and complex aspects of the Career Services Manager system used by employers, students and staff to promote career services and increased employment outcomes for students.

Furthermore, this position is responsible for providing services that are equitable, inclusive and provide culturally sensitive services that enhance the quality of campus life, retention, and graduation rate. This position uses a student centered and equity minded approach in all communication and service efforts.

CSULB has been recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs in 2024 and 2025.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan, develop and implement all administrative policies and procedures necessary for the implementation of program goals, objectives and actions plans for Career Development Center year-round sponsored career events. (i.e. Job Fairs, Recruitment events, On-Campus Interviews, Information Sessions).
• Initiate, promote and maintain relationships with employers who provide internships, and jobs for CSULB students. Cultivate employer relations by communicating regularly and serve as liaison between employers and students including contacting employers by telephone, mail, and in-person and virtual visits to encourage their use of the Career Development Center and career employment services offered.
• Lead the development and use of the Career Services Management tool as an operational tool for the Career Center and campus at large. Coordinate and make recommendations for updates to the system to positively impact student, faculty and employer user experience.
• Serve on campus committees in representation of the Career Development Center.

Department

Career Development Center

Time Base

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

Duration of Appointment

This is a temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Classification

Event & Conference Planner II

Compensation

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

• Hiring Range: The hiring range for this position is $4,617 (Step 1) - $5,518 (Step 10) per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.
• CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $4,617 (Step 1) - $6,727 (Step 20) per month.

Benefits

At California State University (CSU), we prioritize the health, growth, and success of our employees. Our benefits program reflects our commitment to your overall well-being.

To be eligible for full benefits, employees must be appointed at least half-time (.50 FTE) with an appointment lasting more than six months and one day. Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on appointment type, classification, and applicable collective bargaining agreement. Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package that can include:

• Paid Time Off: Up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group and/or length of service), 14 paid holidays, and 12 sick days annually with unlimited accrual.
• Health Coverage: A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plans: Participation in the CalPERS defined benefit plan, along with voluntary savings options such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans.
• Educational Benefits: Tuition fee waiver programs for eligible employees; dependent eligibility varies by employee group and bargaining unit.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families.
• Additional Benefits: Wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and insurance options including life, disability, and pet insurance.

Candidates are encouraged to review the appropriate CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details specific to their position. Additionally, the CSU Total Compensation Calculator is available to help prospective employees understand the full value of the CSU benefits package and how it complements base salary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to set priorities, establish goals, and conduct long-range planning, with prior experience coordinating and administering programs. They will communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse student population and possess strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, administrators, community members, vendors, and other stakeholders. The candidate will be proficient in word processing, database management, spreadsheets, Career Services Management Systems, and Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. They will work collaboratively within a team, exercise sound time management and independent judgment, proactively manage complex and evolving information, and analyze problems to develop effective solutions. The ideal candidate will handle confidential matters with tact and professionalism, consistently report to work prepared to perform duties, contribute to a safe and inclusive higher education environment, and foster a culture of respect, inclusion, and civic engagement.

Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience required.

Preferred:

•Two years of experience working with programs that serve a diverse student population, low-income first generation, international, veterans and other underrepresented or educationally disadvantaged student groups.

Licenses / Certificates

• Valid CA Driver's License required in order to occasionally drive to employer events and meetings, pick up/deliver materials for meetings.

Employees who are required to operate motorized vehicles and/or use their personal vehicle more than once a month on university business are required to take a mandatory Defensive Driving Course and enroll in the DMV Employee Pull Notice (EPN) Program.

Application Procedures

Click “Apply Now” to complete the CSULB Online Employment Application.

Please fill out the application completely. It is important that all sections of the online application are completed fully and accurately. Be sure to include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Physical Summary

Light work - Job involves some lifting of medium weight objects (10-20 pounds) and/or 10% - 20% of the job involves standing or walking.

Additional Information

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSULB will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Equal Employment Statement

Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, CSULB provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected status. CSULB complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact [email protected] .

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Advertised: Apr 02 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Apr 16 2026 Pacific Daylight Time