Campus Event Coordinator | WSU Tri-Cities (Richland, WA)

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WSU Tri-Cities Advancement & Community Engagement builds meaningful connections with alumni donors campus partners and the regional community. We are currently accepting applications for an Event & Program Coordinator. Through high-quality events and engagement programs our team strengthens relationships and expands the positive image and impact of the university. As the Event & Program Coordinator for WSU Tri-Cities you will lead the day-to-day design planning execution and evaluation of campus events involving university leadership alumni donors community leaders and other guests. You will manage event timelines logistics budgets communications vendors volunteers and post-event assessment while serving as a trusted resource for campus partners.

You will also manage the Butch T. Cougar Mascot Program and Student Event Support this role you will recruit hire train schedule and oversee student employees; manage program budgets and reservations; set priorities; delegate work; and build relationships that support successful campus and community engagement. Your work will require sound judgment diplomacy attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Percentage Breakdown of Job Functions:

• 50% Event Management

• 45% Program Management & Oversight

• 5% Other Duties as Assigned

Additional Information:

This is a full-time (100% FTE) permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
This position works on-site at the WSU Tri-Cities campus in Richland WA.

Monthly Salary: $4869.40 - $6250.00 Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidates current experience education skills and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information please review WSUs Administrative Professional Compensation Structure.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical dental life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information please review the Detailed Summary of Benefits for WSU AP staff and Faculty and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelors degree in a field relevant to area of specialization and three (3) years of experience directly related to the specialty area. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Ability to work a flexible yet structured schedule with occasional night and weekend shifts to meet the needs of program partners and grant requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with persons of varying levels of responsibility and experience both orally and in writing.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Workday.

• Experience in higher education local or state agency or equivalent.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Area/College: WSU Tri-Cities

Department Name: Advancement and Community Engagement
Location: Richland WA 99354

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

External candidates upload all documents in the Application Document section of your application. Current WSU Employees (internal candidates) before starting your Workday application please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates upload all documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it has access to personal identifying and/or financial information student data cash handling payment collection procurement and expense functions timekeeping responsibilities university buildings/property and other business-related needs. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

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Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply including members of the military and veterans and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

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