Senior Event Coordinator - Campus & Virtual Programs

Socket.dev; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking an exceptional Principal Coordinator for the Event Operations Team in McLean, VA. This role supports planning, logistics, and execution of Students & Grads University Events, collaborating with University Leads and recruiters to ensure a cohesive candidate journey.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, detail orientation, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced recruiting season. Occasional travel up to 25-50% is expected to support in-person events.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification.
• At least 1 year of experience in corporate event planning or project management.
• At least 1 year of experience in Microsoft Office or Google Suite.
• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience preferred.
• 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.
• Experience working in an agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Be hyper-focused on providing an exceptional candidate experience with each and every event we host virtually and on campus.
• Be keenly aware of the details and be able to communicate those specifics out to others through verbal and written communications.
• Work closely with University Events leads and recruiters to ensure a cohesive candidate experience throughout the full candidate journey.
• Be detail-oriented and able to apply big picture thinking to local execution.
• Be expected to travel up to 25-50% of the time during the peak season to support in person events.

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or military experience

Job description

Capital One is seeking an exceptional Principal Coordinator for the Event Operations Team in McLean, VA. This role supports planning, logistics, and execution of Students & Grads University Events, collaborating with University Leads and recruiters to ensure a cohesive candidate journey.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, detail orientation, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced recruiting season. Occasional travel up to 25-50% is expected to support in-person events.