Senior Event Operations Coordinator (Campus & Virtual)

Capital One; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking an exceptional Principal Coordinator to support the planning, logistics and execution of Students & Grads University Events. You will collaborate with University Leads to manage events and recruit talent in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate across teams while traveling up to 25-50% during peak seasons. A background in corporate event planning or project management is preferred.

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.

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 communicate specifics to others verbally and in writing.
• Work closely with University Events leads and recruiters to ensure a cohesive candidate experience throughout the full candidate journey.
• Be detail-oriented and apply big-picture thinking to local execution.
• Travel up to 25-50% during the peak season to support in-person events.

Skills

Exceptional written/verbal comms

Collaborative

Attention to detail

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Military experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Capital One is seeking an exceptional Principal Coordinator to support the planning, logistics and execution of Students & Grads University Events. You will collaborate with University Leads to manage events and recruit talent in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate across teams while traveling up to 25-50% during peak seasons. A background in corporate event planning or project management is preferred.