Engagement Coordinator

University of Washington • Tacoma, WA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Washington has an exciting opening for an Engagement Coordinator (Development/Fund Raising Events Coord (NE S SEIU 925 Non Supv)). This is a full-time permanent position. The Engagement Coordinator helps create meaningful opportunities for alumni, donors, community partners, families and other stakeholders to connect with UW Tacoma through events, programs and engagement activities. Reporting to the Director for Strategic Engagement, this role coordinates event logistics, communications and project support to deliver welcoming experiences that strengthen relationships and foster a vibrant UW Tacoma community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in alumni relations, development, public relations, or event planning, demonstrating excellent verbal and written skills, organizational skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Nice To Haves

• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A proactive, solution-oriented approach and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with others.
• Experience coordinating events, programs, engagement activities, or other constituent-facing initiatives.
• Ability to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders and adapt to changing needs and priorities.
• Commitment to learning, professional growth and engaging effectively with diverse communities and audiences.
• Experience using CRM, registration, event management, or similar systems and maintaining accurate records and reports.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds regularly and up to 40 pounds occasionally for event setup and tear down.
• During Events (from setup to tear down) or on Event days: Ability to stand 4 or more hours continuously.
• Ability to walk 4 or more hours continuously.
• Ability to work greater than a 10-hour day

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support alumni, donor, community, family, stewardship and campus engagement events and activities.
• Manage event logistics, including facilities, catering, audiovisual support, signage, accessibility accommodations, guest services, parking, vendor coordination and event materials.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned events and engagement activities, working with campus partners, vendors, volunteers, student staff and participants.
• Coordinate registration, participant communications and on-site event support, including guest assistance and issue resolution.
• Support post-event activities, including attendance tracking, documentation, invoice follow-up and collection of event materials.
• Draft and distribute event communications, informational materials, reminders and follow-up correspondence.
• Serve as a professional and responsive point of contact, responding to routine inquiries, resolving operational questions and elevating more complex issues as needed.
• Prepare briefing materials, presentations, signage and other engagement resources.
• Support stewardship, recognition, sponsorship and engagement efforts through coordination of communications, materials and logistics.
• Support the Director for Strategic Engagement in maintaining project plans, timelines, schedules and task lists for engagement initiatives and events.
• Coordinate planning meetings, site visits, walkthroughs and other event preparation activities.
• Manage vendor communications, service requests and related coordination in accordance with university policies and procedures.
• Monitor inventory of event supplies, promotional items and engagement materials, coordinating replenishment as needed.
• Support budget administration through purchasing coordination, invoice tracking and documentation of event-related expenses.
• Maintain accurate event, participation and engagement records within university systems.
• Track attendance, participation, volunteer involvement and engagement activity outcomes to support planning, evaluation and reporting.
• Assist with surveys, participant feedback collection and post-event reporting and documentation.
• Coordinate with Advancement and campus partners to support accurate recordkeeping and constituent tracking.
• Represent UW Tacoma with professionalism while helping create inclusive, accessible and welcoming experiences.
• Support student employees, volunteers and temporary staff participating in engagement activities and events.
• Help ensure engagement activities are conducted in accordance with university policies, procedures and standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hybrid-work schedule with four days in the office and one day eligible for telework per week, based on business needs.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours, as necessary, on short or limited notice.
• Access to reliable transportation for local travel and willingness to travel when necessary.
• For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level