Assistant Director, Signature University Events

Seattle-University; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefit

Transportation subsidy

Onsite fitness facility

Generous holiday schedule

Job summary

Seattle University is seeking an Assistant Director of University Events to professionally plan, produce, and analyze its signature events. The role oversees in-person, hybrid, and virtual formats, coordinating vision, audience development, guest management, and event marketing.

Reporting to the Sr. Director, you will partner with development, alumni engagement, and leadership to craft engaging programs, coach speakers, manage budgets, and lead debriefs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years in event planning or 5+ years in event coordination.
• Demonstrated project management excellence and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with customer service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and produce high-level signature university events to engage donors, alumni, and constituents.
• Collaborate with university leaders and subject matter experts to define event vision, goals, and timelines.
• Draft briefs for speakers, coach presenters, and coordinate program content and scripts.
• Oversee staffing plans, vendor relations, and post-event analysis to improve future events.

Skills

Project management

Customer service

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Teams Planner

Social Tables

Eventbrite

Raiser’s Edge

EMS

Localist

Job description

Seattle University is seeking an Assistant Director of University Events to professionally plan, produce, and analyze its signature events. The role oversees in-person, hybrid, and virtual formats, coordinating vision, audience development, guest management, and event marketing.

Reporting to the Sr. Director, you will partner with development, alumni engagement, and leadership to craft engaging programs, coach speakers, manage budgets, and lead debriefs.