Event and Outreach Coordinator

Weber State University; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Tuition benefits

Tickets to athletic and performingarts

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, seeks an Event and Outreach Coordinator to foster engagement among students, faculty, staff, and local communities through events that support academic success and institutional goals. The role requires strong organizational skills, creativity, and cross-departmental collaboration for seamless event delivery aligned with access and excellence.

The successful candidate will lead staff and volunteers at events, coordinate large-scale university events, and

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in event planning, coordination, or outreach in a higher education, nonprofit, or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Foster engagement among students, faculty, staff, and local communities through events that support academic success and institutional goals.
• Lead staff and volunteers at events and ensure seamless event delivery across departments.
• Support major university events (e.g., commencement) and assist with campus-wide outreach.

Skills

Event planning

Coordination

Outreach

Higher education

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Event and Outreach Coordinator

WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title | Event and Outreach Coordinator
Requisition Number | S02471P
Position Category | Staff
Campus Location | Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week | 40
Months per year | 12
Alternate work schedule |
Pay Grade | E32
Salary |
FLSA | Exempt
Job Summary/Basic Function | This position focuses on fostering engagement among students, faculty, staff, and in some instances, local communities through events that support academic success, community building, and institutional goals. Events may include student-oriented activities, division gatherings, and outreach events. This position could also provide support for major university events (which might include commencement). This role requires strong organizational skills, creativity, and the ability to collaborate across departments and with community partners to ensure seamless event delivery that aligns with the university’s mission of access and excellence. Ability to engage with and lead staff and volunteers at events is required.
Required Qualifications | Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience Two years of experience in event planning, coordination, or outreach in a higher education, nonprofit, or similar setting.
Preferred Qualifications | Preferred: Degree in event management, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with social media and digital marketing tools to create engaging promotional campaigns for events. Budget management experience Experience coordinating large-scale events in a university environment. Strong knowledge of accessibility standards
A successful candidate will be willing to |
Background Check? | Yes
Benefits Summary | WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date | 09/09/2026
Review Date | 09/23/2026
Job Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Notes to Applicant | If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $50,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package.
Screening of applications will begin September 23, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/29289

Physical Activity of this position

Physical Activity of this position | Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position

Physical Requirements of this position | Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. | Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Conditions the worker will be subject to in this position

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. | The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. , The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.