Campus Event Coordinator | WSU Tri-; Richland, WA)

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October 4, 2026

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1138- - Coordinator

Campus Event Coordinator | WSU Tri-Cities (Richland, WA)

Admin. Professional

WSU Tri-Cities Advancement & Community Engagement builds meaningful connections with alumni, donors, campus partners, and the regional community. We are currently accepting applications for an Event & Program Coordinator. Through high-quality events and engagement programs, our team strengthens relationships and expands the positive image and impact of the university. As the Event & Program Coordinator for WSU Tri-Cities, you will lead the day-to-day design, planning, execution, and evaluation of campus events involving university leadership, alumni, donors, community leaders, and other guests.

You will manage event timelines, logistics, budgets, communications, vendors, volunteers, and post-event assessment while serving as a trusted resource for campus partners.

You will also manage the Butch T. Cougar Mascot Program and Student Event Support workers. In this role, you will recruit, hire, train, schedule, and oversee student employees; manage program budgets and reservations; set priorities; delegate work; and build relationships that support successful campus and community engagement. Your work will require sound judgment, diplomacy, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• 50% Event Management

• 45% Program Management & Oversight

• 5% Other Duties as Assigned

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
This position works on-site at the WSU Tri-Cities campus in Richland, WA.

$4,869.40 - $6,250.00 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU’s Administrative Professional Compensation Structure.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the Detailed Summary of Benefits for WSU AP staff and Faculty and Total Compensation.

• A Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to area of specialization and three (3) years of experience directly related to the specialty area. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Ability to work a flexible, yet structured schedule with occasional night and weekend shifts to meet the needs of program partners and grant requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively, with persons of varying levels of responsibility and experience, both orally and in writing.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Workday.

• Experience in higher education, local or state agency, or equivalent.

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

WSU Tri-Cities

Advancement and Community Engagement

Richland, WA 99354

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