Events Specialist 2

Department Summary Established in 2017 as the premier research center for the study of ancient Iran, the mission of the Pourdavoud Institute for the Study of the Iranian World is to engage in transformative research on all aspects of Iranian antiquity, including its reception in the medieval and modern periods, by expanding on the traditional domains of Old Iranian studies and promoting cross‑cultural and interdisciplinary scholarship. The Pourdavoud Institute serves as a disciplinary home to stimulating intellectual encounters and exchanges for scholars working on ancient Iran and the ancient world, and contributes to the development of collaborative research projects in such diverse areas as Assyriology, Biblical Studies, Central Asian studies, Classics, Egyptology, ancient History, Indology, Sinology, and the Study of Religion. Position Summary We are seeking a Programs and Administration Coordinator to serve as our events lead, as well as assist with office management. We are a small team who relies on detail‑oriented people with multiple skill sets. The role involves organizing events, facilitating purchasing for events and general office management, reserving lecture halls, coordinating travel with speakers, ordering catering, setting up event spaces, and managing audio/video needs. The position is hybrid, with an expectation of on‑campus work a minimum of three days a week. Some evenings, early mornings, and weekend workdays (all for events) will be required. Salary & Compensation UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications 1. Ability to coordinate and manage a large number of complex projects; establish priorities, create and maintain calendars and schedules, work under time constraints to meet deadlines. (Required) 2. Ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, and to independently organize and prioritize work. (Required) 3. Ability to problem solve through gathering data, analyzing and synthesizing information, generating alternatives, and implementing innovative and creative solutions to enhance operational processes. (Required) 4. Skill in working as part of a team and collaborating with colleagues at all levels within the organization. (Required) 5. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, graciously, and professionally with faculty, administration, staff, students, visiting scholars and fellows, donors, volunteers and members of the public. (Required) 6. Ability to appropriately interpret university procedures, policies, and administrative guidelines. (Required) 7. Demonstrated skill in executing high profile events, coordinating complex logistics with internal and external participants. (Required) 8. Working knowledge of University accounting policies and procedures. (Preferred) 9. Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices to design and manage financial accounting and reporting systems. (Required) 10. Skill in financial analysis, budget preparation, and administration of budgets, including forecasting and controlling expenditures related to events and programming. (Required) 11. Demonstrated ability to project budget costs, coordinate multiple projects, adapt programmatic objectives to changes in resources and establish priorities. (Required) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations Bachelor's Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. (Required) Special Conditions for Employment Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. Schedule 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Union/Policy Covered 99-Policy Covered Complete Position Description #J-18808-Ljbffr