Events Manager

Events Manager 3 (

Position Title:

Events Coordinator 3 – Business

Title:

Events Manager) – Classified, Full time, Permanent – Pullman, WA

Overview As the Events Manager, you will support the Dean’s strategic initiatives by coordinating college‑sponsored events that advance the mission and engage stakeholders. You will manage logistics, budgets, vendors, and ensure events align with university policies and college objectives. Evening, weekend, and occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate college‑level events that support engagement, recognition, and community building.
• Serve as the central point of coordination for event logistics, timelines, budgets, and vendors.
• Partner with college leadership, faculty, staff, and campus support units to ensure events align with institutional priorities.
• Deliver a consistently high‑quality, inclusive, and well‑managed event experience.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent and four years of progressively responsible work experience involving public contact such as secretarial, sales promotion, setting up conferences, public information, or the hospitality industry; or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and executing events.
• Exceptional customer service and attention to detail.
• Ability to work some evenings, weekends, and occasional travel as required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email, and calendaring systems.
• Valid driver’s license and compliance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education or a complex organization.
• Experience coordinating meetings or events involving senior leaders, advisory groups, or external stakeholders.
• Background in hospitality, conference services, or event management.
• Familiarity with accessibility best practices and inclusive event design.

Salary $3,665 to $4,882 per month (Range 41 Steps A–M). Hiring typically at the beginning of the range.

Benefits Include paid sick and vacation leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, life and disability insurance for employees and dependents, retirement, deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts, training and development, and tuition waiver.

Work Type Full time;
Position Term: 12 months.

Equal Employment Opportunity Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non‑U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services. Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations, including Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and related regulations, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU’s Compliance and Civil Rights or the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights. More information, resources, and contact information are available at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..