Event and Outreach Coordinator
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Business
Event Management & Planning, PR / Communications
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
PositionInformation Position Title
Position Title Event and Outreach Coordinator
Requisition NumberRequisition Number S02471P
Position CategoryPosition Category Staff
Campus LocationCampus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week40
Months per year12
Pay GradeE32
FLSAExempt
Job Summary /Basic FunctionThis position focuses on fostering engagement among students, faculty, staff, and in some instances, local communities through events that support academic success, community building, and institutional goals. Events may include student-oriented activities, division gatherings, and outreach events. This position could also provide support for major university events (which might include commencement). This role requires strong organizational skills, creativity, and the ability to collaborate across departments and with community partners to ensure seamless event delivery that aligns with the university’s mission of access and excellence.
Ability to engage with and lead staff and volunteers at events is required.
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Two years of experience in event planning, coordination, or outreach in a higher education, nonprofit, or similar setting.
Preferred:
- Degree in event management, communications, or a related field.
- Familiarity with social media and digital marketing tools to create engaging promotional campaigns for events.
- Experience coordinating large-scale events in a university environment.
- Strong knowledge of accessibility standards
A successful candidate will be willing to
Background Check? Yes
Benefits SummaryWSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Job Open Date09/09/2026
Review Date09/23/2026
Job Close DateOpen Until Filled Yes
Notes to ApplicantIf you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU , we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $50,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package
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Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
Physical Activity of this positionBending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.,
Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.
Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force…
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