Campus Event Operations Lead

University of California; Saint Peter (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Tuition benefit for employees and/spou

Job summary

Gustavus Adolphus College in Saint Peter, MN seeks an Event Support Coordinator to oversee campus events from planning through follow-up. You’ll manage reservations, coordinate services, and supervise student staff, ensuring high-quality hospitality for thousands of events annually.

The role requires nights/weekends and reports to the Senior Director of Event & Conference Services. Full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in event management or customer service.
• Strong customer service, relationship-building and hospitality mindset.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Attention to detail with commitment to high-quality execution.
• Creative problem-solver able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to learn event software, basic event technology, and Google Suite tools.
• Interest in contributing to growth and external engagement.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and process event space reservations and support requests.
• Reserve campus spaces in line with priorities and policies.
• Coordinate setup, catering, technology, custodial, safety, and other support.
• Serve as liaison between event organizers and campus service providers.
• Ensure event requirements are clearly communicated and delivered on schedule.
• Act as on-site operations host and supervise student staff.
• Oversee event data in the college's scheduling systems and calendar.
• Conduct post-event evaluations and drive continuous improvements.

Skills

Customer service

Relationship-building

Hospitality mindset

Cross-functional teams

Organizational skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Creative problem-solving

Event software

Google Suite

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Gustavus Adolphus College in Saint Peter, MN seeks an Event Support Coordinator to oversee campus events from planning through follow-up. You’ll manage reservations, coordinate services, and supervise student staff, ensuring high-quality hospitality for thousands of events annually.

The role requires nights/weekends and reports to the Senior Director of Event & Conference Services. Full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible.