Events Specialist: Higher Ed & Alumni Engagement

Gopsusports; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Graduate School at Penn State University is seeking an Events Specialist to lead planning and execution of student engagement, alumni recognition, and visibility initiatives. You will coordinate graduate orientations, commencements, awards, and career programs, partnering across the campus to deliver high‑quality experiences.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with relevant experience in event planning.
• Proven ability to plan and execute large or high-profile events.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of Fox Graduate School events.
• Coordinate logistics, vendors, venue, catering, AV, and registrations.
• Post-event assessments and continuous improvements; manage staff and volunteers.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Alumni Relations, and campus partners on messaging.

Skills

Event planning

Communication skills

Organization

Independence

Large-scale events

Microsoft 365

Event management platforms

Customer service

Collaboration

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Workday

SIMBA

25Live

Microsoft 365

Job description

Fox Graduate School at Penn State University is seeking an Events Specialist to lead planning and execution of student engagement, alumni recognition, and visibility initiatives. You will coordinate graduate orientations, commencements, awards, and career programs, partnering across the campus to deliver high‑quality experiences.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities, including evenings and weekends.