Campus Events Strategy Lead

Fort Lewis College; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Lewis College seeks an Assistant Director of Event & Conference Services to provide leadership for all campus events, including Commencement, and to oversee internal and external conferences. You will collaborate with campus partners to deliver exceptional service and logistical excellence.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years in event planning, and 2+ years supervising staff. Strong project management, budget skills, and commitment to diversity are essential; MS Office

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of professional experience in event planning, conferences, hospitality, or related field.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience managing professional staff.
• Experience planning and executing large-scale events, including concept development, logistics coordination, and post-event assessment.
• Experience with project or program development and implementation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and comfort learning new technology systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
• Budget development and fiscal management experience.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and experience working effectively with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term goals and strategies for campus events and conference operations aligned with institutional priorities and strategic plan.
• Lead collaboration with departments across campus and community partners to enhance campus event services and reputation.
• Exercise independent judgment in planning and executing complex events with high visibility and institutional impact, including Commencement.
• Advise on event-related policy, strategic partnerships, and revenue generation opportunities.
• Develop and implement a sustainable summer conference strategy balancing internal and external use of campus facilities.
• Lead cross-functional teams to advance institutional initiatives strengthening community engagement and student belonging.
• Supervise and mentor one full-time Event & Conference Coordinator and student staff.
• Oversee scheduling systems and ensure accurate coordination of space utilization across campus.
• Collect, analyze, and report event data to inform strategic decisions and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Marketing & Communications to enhance visibility and branding for key events.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Communication

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Fort Lewis College seeks an Assistant Director of Event & Conference Services to provide leadership for all campus events, including Commencement, and to oversee internal and external conferences. You will collaborate with campus partners to deliver exceptional service and logistical excellence.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years in event planning, and 2+ years supervising staff. Strong project management, budget skills, and commitment to diversity are essential; MS Office