Washington State University
higher education
EventsManager
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“Events Manager at Washington State University. Skills: event planning, logistics management, vendor management. Coordinate and oversee all aspects of event planning and execution. Coordinate and execute college-sponsored events and engagement activities”
What You'll Achieve.
Strengthen relationships; Elevate the college’s visibility; Support overall engagement goals; Advance the mission, priorities, and community of the College; Ensure a professional and welcoming experience for all participants; Ensure events align with university policies and college objectives
Industry & Context.
Evening, weekend, and occasional travel may be required, Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license, Background check required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school graduation or equivalent and four years of progressively responsible work experience involving public contact such as secretarial, sales promotion, setting up conferences, public information, or in the hospitality OR equivalent education/experience, Experience planning, coordinating, and executing events, Exceptional customer service and attention to detail, Ability to work some evenings, weekends, and occasional travel as required, Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email, and calendaring systems, Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards
Nice to Have
Experience working in higher education or a complex organization, Experience coordinating meetings or events involving senior leaders, advisory groups, or external stakeholders, Background in hospitality, conference services, or event management, Familiarity with accessibility best practices and inclusive event design
What You'll Do.
Coordinate and oversee all aspects of event planning and execution
Coordinate and execute college-sponsored events and engagement activities
Provide comprehensive logistical oversight
Manage vendors and budgets
and evaluate college-level events
Serve as a central point of coordination for event logistics
Partner with college leadership
and campus support units
and well-managed event experience
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working closely with the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) leadership team; Partners with college leadership, faculty, staff, and campus support units to ensure events are aligned with institutional priorities
Process & Methodology
event planning, event coordination, timelines, budgets
Full Job Description
**Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:** June 7, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. **Available Title(s):** 111C-YN_CS_NPS - Events Coordinator 3 **Business Title:** Events Manager **Employee Type:** Classified **Position Details:** **The Opportunity:** As the **Event Manager,** you will play a vital role in supporting the Dean’s strategic initiatives, with a primary focus on priority and college-level events. You will coordinate and oversee all aspects of event planning and execution, ensuring a consistent, high-quality experience. Working closely with the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) leadership team, you will help bring key priorities to life by delivering well-organized, impactful events that strengthen relationships, elevate the college’s visibility, and support overall engagement goals. In this role, you will coordinate and execute a broad range of **college-sponsored events and engagement activities** that advance the mission, priorities, and community of the College. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality events that support f**aculty, staff, students, alumni, external partners, advisory groups, and leadership,** ensuring a professional and welcoming experience for all participants. Events may include, but are not limited to, **college receptions, awards and recognition ceremonies, advisory board and stakeholder meetings, town halls, lectures, conferences, and special programs.** You will provide comprehensive logistical oversight, manage vendors and budgets, and ensure events align with university policies and college objectives. Evening, weekend, and occasional travel may be required. * Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate college-level events that support engagement, recognition, communication, and community building. * Serve as a central point of coordination for event logistics, timelines, budgets, and vendors. * Partner
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