Student Events Specialist
Inside Higher Ed, Norwalk, CA, United States
Salary
$63,739.32 Annually
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
StudentEventsSpecialist - 26
Closing Date
May 14th, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific (or when 150 applications are received, whichever occurs sooner)
Location
Norwalk, CA
Department
StudentEventsSpecialist - 26
Division
Student Services
Equity and Diversity
The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal opportunity employment. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices.
College Profile
Cerritos College is ranked 14th among the top 100 schools with the highest Hispanic enrollment in the United States by the United States Department of Education. Cerritos College serves as a comprehensive community college for southeastern Los Angeles County. Communities within the college's district include Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Norwalk, and portions of Bell Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Santa Fe Springs and South Gate. Cerritos College offers degrees and certificates in more than 180 areas of study in nine divisions. Enrollment currently averages 20,000 students.
Department Profile
The Student Life & Leadership Department offers co‑curricular opportunities that foster a vibrant student experience through meaningful programs and services for a diverse campus community. The Department is high energy, with high volumes of people, activity, events, and administrative functionalities. Opportunities facilitated through the Department include student clubs and organizations, student government, Student Programming Board, voter and civic engagement activities, large‑scale events and activities, and related activities that enhance sense of belonging and student leadership at Cerritos College.
Distinguishing Career Features
The Student Events Specialist serves student government and the ASCC. The position requires demonstrated skill at itemizing and sequencing the steps for executing events and for assisting students in government processes.
Summary
Provide logistics, technical, and staff support to student activities, programs and government. Develop communications for, and coordinate set up for special student events. Maintain files, records, and budgets for the Associated Students of Cerritos College.
Job Duties
Provides support to student programs such as, but not limited to, ASCC government, homecoming, awards, banquets, commencement, conferences, and elections. Receives proposals, applications, or instructions. Arranges logistics for key elements such as venue, setup, catering, announcements, decorations, and awards.
Sets up sequential order of event steps and lead times to assure readiness. Orders supplies, certificates, awards, arranges for catering services, prepares name cards and badges, and secures props and other requests.
Prepares original correspondence, brochures, flyers, banners, and other materials used in communications and promotions that support events.
Assists with, and facilitates steps for student elections. Receives applications, verifies student status and adequacy of petitions, assists in organizing elections and controlling voting.
Creates and maintains agendas for student government meetings and assists in or advises student leaders on note‑taking procedures.
Creates and maintains files and records of student government services and activities. Clears and processes student government applications. Verifies students' eligibility for participation. Ensures that agendas and minutes of proceedings are posted.
Assists with research and development of ASCC budget proposals. Administers approved budgets and periodically reconciles account details.
Collects fees for various events. Reconciles fees received. Prepares requisitions to pay vendors or to transfer funds for accounts payable. Accounts for absences. Maintains documentation for payroll, paid‑time‑off, and absences.
Processes student hourly payroll, prepares timecards, and verifies proper accounts to be charged.
Performs a variety of support such as tabulating, compiling, and distributing data; organizing and maintaining files, typing (keyboarding) documents and correspondence, and facilitating communications.
Maintains currency of knowledge and skills related to the duties and responsibilities.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
The position requires a high school diploma or the equivalent, and four years of event planning/hospitality experience and general clerical and keyboarding experience in a student service oriented environment. Additional post‑secondary education may substitute for some experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Associates degree and 2 years of experience in student programming or government advising/administrative support OR Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience in student programming or government advising/administrative support. Experience with social media to promote information and events. Experience working directly with students in facilitating events/programming or student government processes.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge and Skills:
Working knowledge of event planning, including steps, lead times, hospitality, and logistics.
Knowledge of procedures, practices, and rules associated with student government.
Office practices, procedures and equipment, including filing systems, receptionist and telephone techniques, and letter and report writing.
Financial record keeping, budget, purchasing, and payroll transaction processing, and statistical record keeping.
Computer software programs such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation graphics, and specialized database software used in education.
Business mathematics skills.
English language, grammar, spelling, punctuation, proofreading, editing.
Human relations skills to orient and train others, convey technical information, and use sensitivity with a diverse population.
Abilities
Must be able to learn, interpret, explain, and apply knowledge of College and department organization, operations, programs, functions, and special department terminology. Requires ability to set up and sequence steps for event production. Requires ability to prepare financial summaries. Requires ability to prepare presentation quality charts, written materials, and spreadsheets. Requires ability to operate standard office machines and equipment. Must maintain records and prepare reports. Requires ability to maintain confidentiality of private and sensitive information. Requires ability to communicate with peers and other College staff or public.
Physical Abilities
Function indoors in a predominantly sedentary role. Use near vision to write and read printed materials and computer screens. Use hearing and speech for ordinary and telephonic conversation. Ambulatory ability to sit, move about campus locations, and reach work materials. Manual and finger dexterity to type/keyboard and operate mouse and other equipment.
Licenses and Certificates
May require a valid driver's license.
Working Conditions
Work performed indoors with minimal safety considerations.
Salary/Fringe Benefits
Grade 31 on District Classified Salary Schedule ($5,311.61/month). Health and welfare benefits include District contribution for medical/dental/vision benefits and employee life insurance ($50,000). Participation in the Public Employee’s Retirement System integrated with Social Security.
Conditions of Employment
This is a full‑time, 12‑calendar month classified position. Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend hours may be required as needed. Initial placement at Step 1; after six months successful probation, Step 2. Employment effective as soon as possible following selection. Fingerprints, FBI clearance, social security, and TB test required before employment. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States and signing of loyalty oath required.
Please note: the District does not provide for immigration sponsorships such as H1B visas.
Required Documents
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Cover letter
Optional Documents
Copy of transcripts (or HS Diploma if applicable)
To Apply
Visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cerritosedu/jobs/5295708/student-events-specialist
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The District ensures that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of national origin, religion, age, sex or gender, race, color, medical condition, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or because he or she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
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$63,739.32 Annually
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
StudentEventsSpecialist - 26
Closing Date
May 14th, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific (or when 150 applications are received, whichever occurs sooner)
Location
Norwalk, CA
Department
StudentEventsSpecialist - 26
Division
Student Services
Equity and Diversity
The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal opportunity employment. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices.
College Profile
Cerritos College is ranked 14th among the top 100 schools with the highest Hispanic enrollment in the United States by the United States Department of Education. Cerritos College serves as a comprehensive community college for southeastern Los Angeles County. Communities within the college's district include Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Norwalk, and portions of Bell Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Santa Fe Springs and South Gate. Cerritos College offers degrees and certificates in more than 180 areas of study in nine divisions. Enrollment currently averages 20,000 students.
Department Profile
The Student Life & Leadership Department offers co‑curricular opportunities that foster a vibrant student experience through meaningful programs and services for a diverse campus community. The Department is high energy, with high volumes of people, activity, events, and administrative functionalities. Opportunities facilitated through the Department include student clubs and organizations, student government, Student Programming Board, voter and civic engagement activities, large‑scale events and activities, and related activities that enhance sense of belonging and student leadership at Cerritos College.
Distinguishing Career Features
The Student Events Specialist serves student government and the ASCC. The position requires demonstrated skill at itemizing and sequencing the steps for executing events and for assisting students in government processes.
Summary
Provide logistics, technical, and staff support to student activities, programs and government. Develop communications for, and coordinate set up for special student events. Maintain files, records, and budgets for the Associated Students of Cerritos College.
Job Duties
Provides support to student programs such as, but not limited to, ASCC government, homecoming, awards, banquets, commencement, conferences, and elections. Receives proposals, applications, or instructions. Arranges logistics for key elements such as venue, setup, catering, announcements, decorations, and awards.
Sets up sequential order of event steps and lead times to assure readiness. Orders supplies, certificates, awards, arranges for catering services, prepares name cards and badges, and secures props and other requests.
Prepares original correspondence, brochures, flyers, banners, and other materials used in communications and promotions that support events.
Assists with, and facilitates steps for student elections. Receives applications, verifies student status and adequacy of petitions, assists in organizing elections and controlling voting.
Creates and maintains agendas for student government meetings and assists in or advises student leaders on note‑taking procedures.
Creates and maintains files and records of student government services and activities. Clears and processes student government applications. Verifies students' eligibility for participation. Ensures that agendas and minutes of proceedings are posted.
Assists with research and development of ASCC budget proposals. Administers approved budgets and periodically reconciles account details.
Collects fees for various events. Reconciles fees received. Prepares requisitions to pay vendors or to transfer funds for accounts payable. Accounts for absences. Maintains documentation for payroll, paid‑time‑off, and absences.
Processes student hourly payroll, prepares timecards, and verifies proper accounts to be charged.
Performs a variety of support such as tabulating, compiling, and distributing data; organizing and maintaining files, typing (keyboarding) documents and correspondence, and facilitating communications.
Maintains currency of knowledge and skills related to the duties and responsibilities.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
The position requires a high school diploma or the equivalent, and four years of event planning/hospitality experience and general clerical and keyboarding experience in a student service oriented environment. Additional post‑secondary education may substitute for some experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Associates degree and 2 years of experience in student programming or government advising/administrative support OR Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience in student programming or government advising/administrative support. Experience with social media to promote information and events. Experience working directly with students in facilitating events/programming or student government processes.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge and Skills:
Working knowledge of event planning, including steps, lead times, hospitality, and logistics.
Knowledge of procedures, practices, and rules associated with student government.
Office practices, procedures and equipment, including filing systems, receptionist and telephone techniques, and letter and report writing.
Financial record keeping, budget, purchasing, and payroll transaction processing, and statistical record keeping.
Computer software programs such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation graphics, and specialized database software used in education.
Business mathematics skills.
English language, grammar, spelling, punctuation, proofreading, editing.
Human relations skills to orient and train others, convey technical information, and use sensitivity with a diverse population.
Abilities
Must be able to learn, interpret, explain, and apply knowledge of College and department organization, operations, programs, functions, and special department terminology. Requires ability to set up and sequence steps for event production. Requires ability to prepare financial summaries. Requires ability to prepare presentation quality charts, written materials, and spreadsheets. Requires ability to operate standard office machines and equipment. Must maintain records and prepare reports. Requires ability to maintain confidentiality of private and sensitive information. Requires ability to communicate with peers and other College staff or public.
Physical Abilities
Function indoors in a predominantly sedentary role. Use near vision to write and read printed materials and computer screens. Use hearing and speech for ordinary and telephonic conversation. Ambulatory ability to sit, move about campus locations, and reach work materials. Manual and finger dexterity to type/keyboard and operate mouse and other equipment.
Licenses and Certificates
May require a valid driver's license.
Working Conditions
Work performed indoors with minimal safety considerations.
Salary/Fringe Benefits
Grade 31 on District Classified Salary Schedule ($5,311.61/month). Health and welfare benefits include District contribution for medical/dental/vision benefits and employee life insurance ($50,000). Participation in the Public Employee’s Retirement System integrated with Social Security.
Conditions of Employment
This is a full‑time, 12‑calendar month classified position. Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend hours may be required as needed. Initial placement at Step 1; after six months successful probation, Step 2. Employment effective as soon as possible following selection. Fingerprints, FBI clearance, social security, and TB test required before employment. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States and signing of loyalty oath required.
Please note: the District does not provide for immigration sponsorships such as H1B visas.
Required Documents
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Cover letter
Optional Documents
Copy of transcripts (or HS Diploma if applicable)
To Apply
Visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cerritosedu/jobs/5295708/student-events-specialist
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The District ensures that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of national origin, religion, age, sex or gender, race, color, medical condition, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or because he or she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
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