Campus Events & Programs Catalyst

Washington State University; Richland, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 652,000 - 837,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State University, Tri-Cities, invites applications for the Event & Program Coordinator in Advancement and Community Engagement. You will lead the design, planning, execution, and evaluation of campus events involving university leadership, alumni, donors, community partners, and other guests.

The role also manages the Mascot Program and Student Event Support workers, recruiting, training, scheduling, and supervising.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to area of specialization and three years of related experience.
• Ability to work a flexible, yet structured schedule with occasional night and weekend shifts.
• Experience in higher education, local or state agency, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, planning, execution, and evaluation of campus events involving university leadership, alumni, donors, community partners, and other guests.
• Manage event timelines, logistics, budgets, communications, vendors, volunteers, and post‑event assessment.
• Oversee the Butch T. Cougar Mascot Program and Student Event Support workers, including recruitment, training, scheduling, and supervision.

Skills

Communication

Event planning

Team leadership

Time management

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Excel

Workday

Job description

Washington State University, Tri-Cities, invites applications for the Event & Program Coordinator in Advancement and Community Engagement. You will lead the design, planning, execution, and evaluation of campus events involving university leadership, alumni, donors, community partners, and other guests.

The role also manages the Mascot Program and Student Event Support workers, recruiting, training, scheduling, and supervising.