Programming and Events Analyst

CSU Careers•Northridge, CA

7d•$5,797 - $6,792•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Programming and Events Analyst plays a central role in planning, coordinating, and supporting large-scale programming and events across campus, regional, statewide, and national initiatives. The incumbent ensures smooth operations by handling logistics, budgeting workflows, scheduling, vendor coordination, communications, partner engagement, and space utilization. The role also supports community relations, outreach, volunteer engagement, and ongoing evaluation efforts that strengthen the impact and reach of the EIH. Responsibilities span pre-event planning through post-event assessment, contributing to operational excellence and continuous improvement across all programming efforts.

Requirements

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a job-related field required.
Equivalent to five (5) years of full-time, progressively responsible relevant experience.
Oversight and administration of a program with supervision and/or lead experience.
Demonstrated ability to support complex programming and events through strong technical, administrative, and operational skills.
Applies expertise in event logistics, scheduling, budgeting, vendor coordination, policy compliance, workflow management, AV/technology integration, and recordkeeping.
Skilled in developing programming plans, timelines, evaluation processes, and post-event reporting to ensure operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams—including STEAM Education, National Initiatives, Operations, and external partners—to coordinate programming efforts and maintain consistent communication.
Skilled in planning meetings, defining objectives, supporting data collection, analyzing event outcomes, and preparing summaries and dashboards.
Demonstrates strong judgment, accuracy, and adaptability while supporting multiple concurrent initiatives, including evenings and weekends as needed.
Proven ability to coordinate and implement large-scale, high-visibility programs and events across campus, regional, statewide, and national platforms.
Skilled in managing pre-event, day-of, and post-event logistics—including registration, communications, venue coordination, and run-of-show operations—for in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats.
Able to balance multiple concurrent events while aligning with strategic goals and ensuring seamless participant experiences.
Strong interpersonal, customer-service, and professional communication skills to support guest relations for industry leaders, donors, high-profile guests, campus partners, volunteers, and community members.
Ability to serve as a primary liaison for tours, schedules, space reservations, partner engagement, and technical arrangements.
Skilled in creating event marketing materials, outreach content, and targeted communications that enhance visibility and strengthen engagement across diverse stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Master of Arts or Master of Science or five years or more of professional experience in leading, developing, organizing, or managing large-scale events or programming from concept to full implementation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates, organizes, and implements large-scale programs and events for the EIH across CSUN, regional, statewide, and national initiatives, including conferences, summits, challenges, and other programming.
Responsible for day-to-day event operations, including budget development, expenditure tracking, logistics, venue bookings, vendor coordination, AV/technology integration, and staffing.
Coordinates volunteer engagement, including the ‘Engage with Us’ portal and program.
Supports EIH STEAM K-12 outreach efforts, including school visits, community events, and on-site EIH programming.
Creates event and programming marketing materials, and other outreach materials for ATEC programming, and supports communication strategies for partner engagement and plans event publicity and outreach.
Performs other duties as assigned.