Events Coordinator 3

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Events Coordinator, you will plan, arrange, and coordinate facility and logistical support for the Compton Union Building. You will respond to and process complex scheduling requests for University Scheduling, including those from student groups, WSU departments, and off-campus entities, while ensuring compliance with all university, department, and approved usage policies. In this role, you will maintain scheduling operations and supervise event setup staff for all event spaces within the Compton Union Building, helping to ensure successful event execution and exceptional customer service. You will also assist in the development and enhancement of scheduling software and web services to maximize operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• 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 industry; OR equivalent education/experience.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience with event coordinating, planning, scheduling, risk management or related field.
• Previous experience with event coordinating, planning, scheduling or risk management.
• Experience working with event scheduling software.
• Demonstrated commitment/work experience in customer service.
• Word processing and computer experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, arrange, and coordinate facility and logistical support for the Compton Union Building.
• Respond to and process complex scheduling requests for University Scheduling, including those from student groups, WSU departments, and off-campus entities.
• Ensure compliance with all university, department, and approved usage policies.
• Maintain scheduling operations and supervise event setup staff for all event spaces within the Compton Union Building.
• Assist in the development and enhancement of scheduling software and web services.

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• Retirement
• Deferred compensation
• Optional supplemental retirement accounts
• Training and development
• Employee tuition waiver

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED