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**Please note, this is a hybrid role.**
Position SummaryAre you passionate about creating meaningful connections and orchestrating exceptional events? Join UCLA Health Sciences Development as our Boards Engagement Manager where your strategic thinking, attention to detail, and love for planning will help shape outreach strategies that addresses the specific needs and priorities for the work of UCLA Hospital Boards and Initiatives. In this dynamic position, you’ll create and execute events and engagement strategies specifically designed to strengthen relationships with executive hospital boards—driving visibility, partnership, and support that will foster deeper connections and inspire giving that fuels groundbreaking research, education, and patient care for one of the world’s most advanced healthcare systems. UCLA Health is consistently ranked #1 in both California and Los Angeles as well earning a spot on the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Honor Roll since 1990. Comprised of four hospitals: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital, UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, our goal is to provide the best patient experience with every patient, every encounter, every time. This is a phenomenal opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team supporting UCLA where you will gain hands-on experience in high-level board engagement and event planning and budget management. Join us and grow your career in a collaborative, supportive, resource-rich environment that values creativity and impact. UCLA is a great place to work helping you achieve financial well-being with a pension and other retirement savings plans.
Make your mark where healthcare excellence meets philanthropic vision. Explore more and embark on a rewarding career with UCLA today!
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Qualifications A minimum of five years of professional event management experience. (Required) Experience with/working knowledge of all logistical support elements of special events and event production including experience working directly with vendors, preferably in a development and/or university environment. (Required) Experience creating, managing and tracking event budgets; knowledge of university budget and purchasing procedures is essential, as is working knowledge of event-related university policies and procedures. (Required) Volunteer and committee management experience is preferred, specifically experience managing board related events, meetings etc. (Preferred) Experience working in a higher education setting as well as knowledge of Development principles and University policy and organization, in order to obtain information and complete projects as assigned (Preferred) Demonstrated skill in and/or ability to develop and implement event logistics. (Required)Ability to handle external constituents with tact and diplomacy, especially when engaged in high-pressure situations. (Required)Knowledge of event protocols and procedures preferably in a university and/or non-profit setting. (Required)Demonstrated skills at negotiating and exchanging ideas/info to formulate/implement procedures, programs and goals; ability to analyze complex programmatic problems and situations and quickly determine viable alternatives. (Required)Highly organized and detail oriented with strong time/ project management skills; ability to work equally well independently and as part of a team; able to prioritize, manage and readjust workload to meet competing deadlines under minimal supervision in a complex environment. (Required)Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build cooperative, effective relationships with staff, administration, faculty, volunteers, donors, vendors and our external constituencies; demonstrated ability to conduct and facilitate meetings. (Required)Outstanding writing and editing skills to effectively communicate to a variety of audiences. Experience creating event proposals, invitations and other event related materials. (Required)Resourceful with strong analytical abilities to evaluate information or circumstances to define problems, and suggest solutions and/or methods of implementation. (Required)Demonstrated high level of personal integrity, discretion and diplomacy; skilled in using judgment in situations requiring independent initiative and tact with ability to handle confidential matters and information. (Required)Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and Adobe suite; ability to learn new technologies in a prompt and efficient manner. (Required)Knowledge of rules and regulations of the police and fire departments, U.S. Postal Service and Alcoholic Beverage Control department in relation to event planning. (Preferred)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal AffiliationsBachelor's Degree (Preferred)
Special Conditions for EmploymentBackground Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.Ability to lift and/or move boxes and/or equipment up to 35 lbs. (Required)Ability to travel to off-site vendors and attend events during regular business hours, evenings and weekends in an efficient manner; often with little advanced notice. (Required) Ability to travel as needed.
Schedule8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Union/Policy Covered99-Policy Covered
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