Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
August 2, 2026
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
111B-YN_CS_NPS - Events Coordinator 2, 111C-YN_CS_NPS - Events Coordinator 3
Business Title:
Events Coordinator | College of Medicine
Employee Type:
Classified
Position Details:
* This position may be filled at either level: Events Coordinator 2 or Events Coordinator 3 , dependent on finalist's qualifications and experience.
The Opportunity:
As the Events Coordinator , you will be responsible for planning, arranging, and coordinating facility and logistical support for all on- and off-site events sponsored by and in collaboration with offices within the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine based in Spokane, WA .
Under the direction of the Conference Manager, you will provide logistical support to the supervisor and department leads. Duties include establishing event plans and themes, supporting event logistics, reporting budgets, contacting speakers, lodging, catering, security, publicity, materials, and equipment; and processing billing.
In this position you will coordinate repeat programs/events and develop new programs/events.
As the Events Coordinator, you will support all events in the college, such as student-related events, community events, faculty and staff events, and philanthropic events.
Essential Job Functions:
45% Event Planning & Coordination
20% Contract and Agreement Compliance
15% Event Fiscal Support
15% Event Publicity & Marketing
5% Other
Additional Information:
The screening of applicants begins July 22, 2026.
This is a full time (100 % FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Monthly Salary:
Events Coordinator 2 : $3,485 - $4,633 | Range 38
Events Coordinator 3: $ 3,738 - $ 4,980 | Range 41
Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28 .
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 .
Events Coordinator 2:
Required Qualifications:
High school graduation or equivalent and three (3) years of work experience involving public contact such as secretarial, sales promotion, setting up conferences, public information, or in the hospitality industry; OR equivalent education/experience.
Three (3) years of event management or coordination experience including logistics planning, budget development, or working with clients and the public.
Demonstrated experience successfully completing multiple team and independent projects on short timelines in a fast-paced environment with utmost professionalism.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
Position requires occasional evening and/or weekend work to support event needs.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Membership in a meeting planner association.
Experience composing publicity copy, such as newsletters, eblasts, announcements, website copy or social media copy.
Events Coordinator 3:
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 in the hospitality industry; OR equivalent education/experience.
Four (4) years of event management or coordination experience including logistics planning, budget development, or working with clients and the public.
Demonstrated experience successfully completing multiple team and independent projects on short timelines in a fast-paced environment with utmost professionalism.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
Position requires occasional evening and/or weekend work to support event needs.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Membership in a meeting planner association.
Experience composing publicity copy, such as newsletters, eblasts, announcements, website copy or social media copy.
Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
Area/College: Elson S. Floyd College of Medicin e
Department Name: Communications & Marketing
Location: Spokane, 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
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