Event Coordinator

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

August 13, 2025

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

107M-YN_CS_NPS - Program Assistant

Business Title:

Event Coordinator

Employee Type:

Classified

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Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

August 13, 2025

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

107M-YN_CS_NPS - Program Assistant

Business Title:

Event Coordinator

Employee Type:

Classified

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As an Event Coordinator  for the WSU Athletics Department , you will assist in the development, implementation, and execution of a comprehensive strategic event and facility management plan for all home athletic events in accordance with NCAA, Pac-12, WSU, and State of Washington bylaws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as approved by the Assistant Director of Athletics, Event & Facility Operations. In this position you will oversee game day events and facility operations management for assigned sports/events requiring regular evening and weekend work.

Additional Information:

This is a full time (100 % FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime-eligible.

Monthly Salary: $3,495 to $4,653 | Step A - M | Range 39. Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28. Step M is typically a longevity step.

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.

Benefits: 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, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of full-time clerical experience OR equivalent education/experience.

• One (1) year of experience must be in Athletic Event and Facilities Operations or other closely related area of Athletics.

• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.

• Must be able and willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management or other relevant field.

• Experience working with students, coaches, and administrators in a broad range of situations.

• Experience working with broad event operations.

• Experience with facility maintenance.

• Demonstrated interpersonal relations skills.

• Experience within intercollegiate athletics.

• Experience that demonstrated the ability to function professionally under high stress, confrontational circumstances.

• Experience that demonstrates the ability to provide clear information on an impromptu basis to individuals or groups of people.

• Experience that demonstrates the ability to promote diversity.

• Experience that demonstrates the ability to analyze problems and situations, consider viable alternatives, engage in creative thinking and resolve problems both in the long term and on short notice.

• Knowledge and understanding of applicable rules and regulations, including State of Washington, Washington State University, Athletic Department, NCAA, and Pac-12 Conference rules and regulations.

About Department/College/Area/ Campus - wsucougars.com

Area/College: Athletics, Intercollegiate
Department Name: Event & Facility Operations
Location: Pullman, WA

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

External candidates , upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

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 the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.

Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU’s Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, or both.

More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/

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