Program Operations & Events Associate

Capital One; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Capital One’s Students and Grads team is seeking an Associate to support planning and logistics of Commercial, Finance, and Investment Banking Programs, helping to deliver signature events and manage budgets, communications, and stakeholder relationships. The role emphasizes meticulous planning, strong organizational skills, and effective collaboration across internal teams and external vendors.

The ideal candidate will have strong planning, organization, and communication skills, plus

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification.
• At least 2 years of experience in corporate event planning or project management.
• At least 2 years of experience in Microsoft Office or Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Partner with program stakeholders to execute signature Program Events (Experience Weeks, Onboarding, Graduation) and manage logistics.
• Manage program budgets, including tracking, forecasting, and auditing information.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance associate experience and operational efficiency.
• Ensure policy/compliance adherence through monitoring and coaching.
• Coordinate campus hire and internship trainings and communications.
• Manage program communications via calendar, Google Site, mailbox, newsletter and Slack.

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Budgeting

Communication

Stakeholder management

Adaptability

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Capital One’s Students and Grads team is seeking an Associate to support planning and logistics of Commercial, Finance, and Investment Banking Programs, helping to deliver signature events and manage budgets, communications, and stakeholder relationships. The role emphasizes meticulous planning, strong organizational skills, and effective collaboration across internal teams and external vendors.

The ideal candidate will have strong planning, organization, and communication skills, plus