Event and Advisory Board Manager
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Job Location:
Pullman, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
February 15 2026If a date is not listed above review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
1138-NNADMINPRO - Coordinator 1138-YNADMINPRO - CoordinatorBusiness Title:
Event and Advisory Board ManagerEmployee Type:
Admin. ProfessionalPosition Details:
The Opportunity:
As the Event and Advisory Board Manager you play a pivotal role in advancing the mission and strategic priorities of the Carson College of Business (CCB). In this position you will design and deliver highimpact events and build strong advisory board engagement that brings students alumni donors industry partners and volunteers closer to the college.
In this role you will take the lead on planning and executing leadershiplevel events for the college. You will oversee every detailfrom concept and strategy to logistics and onsite executionensuring that every event showcases the CCB brand values and commitment to excellence. Your ability to build relationships and create seamless experiences will directly contribute to the colleges visibility and community engagement.
You will also manage the colleges advisory board serving as the primary liaison who fosters collaboration strengthens governance and keeps board members engaged in meaningful ways. Working closely with the Carson Chief Development Officer you will partner with the WSU Alumni Association and WSU Foundation to support regional alumni programming and help create opportunities that inspire philanthropic involvement. Your work will help cultivate a strong culture of philanthropy.
In this multifaceted position you will take responsibility for event management volunteer recruitment and training securing sponsorships and inkind donations managing budgets assessing risk and evaluating outcomes. To succeed you will bring exceptional organizational skills strong communication abilities and a proactive problemsolving mindset. Most importantly you are someone who thrives on building authentic connections and contributing to efforts that move the college forward.
Additional Information:
This is a full (100% FTE) permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Monthly Salary: $4943 - $6912 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 candidates 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 AP staff and Total Compensation.
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelors 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.
Demonstrated evidence of successful experience in event management.
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and arrange job assignments to meet deadlines.
Ability to develop and publish written and web-based outreach materials.
Ability and willingness work evenings and weekends as need.
Must have or be able to obtain by time of hire a valid drivers license and meet requirements in accordance withSPPM7.10 and departmental driving standards.
Experience providing excellent customer service while upholding policies.
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities cultures backgrounds and ideologies in a global environment.
Demonstrated ability in problem solving that considers alternatives and provides flexibility.
Demonstrated strong leadership skills organizational abilities and supervisory experience.
Experience administering budgets monitoring expenses ensuring equipment maintenance and maintaining inventories.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree
Experience executing strategic communication plans and complex communication projects.
Professional work experience in a higher education environment.
Five years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified in the position description.
Knowledge of university policies and procedures or experience with a similar organizational structure.
Experience in the planning and execution of events in a University or public education setting.
Qualified applicants for this position will be team players possess excellent communication and customer service skills and remain calm under pressure.
Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
About Department/College/Area/ Campus -
Area/College: Carson College of Business
Department Name: Carson Development Unit
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 timePosition Term:
12 MonthWashington 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: (v) Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-; TDD Callers: 1- (f) or .
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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.
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More information resources and contact information are available here: Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Marketing
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- Organizational skills
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- Project Management
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- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
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