College Events Planner - Part-Time & On-Campus

SPU Seattle Pacific University; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Seattle Pacific University seeks an organized Event Specialist to support major Undergraduate Admissions events, including Counselor Fly-In, Distinguished Scholars Award Competition, and Admitted Student Preview. This temporary, part-time role focuses on planning, logistics, vendor coordination, and ensuring a welcoming attendee experience.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of event coordination experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 1–2 years of experience coordinating events or conferences.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills to handle multiple details and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work with vendors and participants.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and day-of logistics for the Counselor Fly-In and other Undergraduate Admissions events.
• Develop event schedules, run sheets, timelines, and logistical plans (speakers, panels, catering, facilities, lodging, transportation).
• Coordinate event registration and participant communications; troubleshoot issues to keep events on track.
• Support on-site event setup, execution, and follow-up activities; collaborate with campus partners and vendors.

Skills

Event coordination

Organization

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

On-site work

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook)

CRM or event-management systems

Job description

Seattle Pacific University seeks an organized Event Specialist to support major Undergraduate Admissions events, including Counselor Fly-In, Distinguished Scholars Award Competition, and Admitted Student Preview. This temporary, part-time role focuses on planning, logistics, vendor coordination, and ensuring a welcoming attendee experience.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of event coordination experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and