Event and Advisory Board Manager

Event and Advisory Board Manager

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

February 15, 2026

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

Available Title(s):

1138-NN_ADMINPRO - Coordinator, 1138-YN_ADMINPRO - Coordinator

Business Title:

Event and Advisory Board Manager

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Position 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 high‑impact 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 leadership‑level events for the college. You will oversee every detail-from concept and strategy to logistics and on‑site execution-ensuring 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 college's visibility and community engagement.

You will also manage the college's 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 in‑kind donations, managing budgets, assessing risk, and evaluating outcomes. To succeed, you will bring exceptional organizational skills, strong communication abilities, and a proactive, problem‑solving 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: $4,943 - $6,912 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=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 https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf and https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's 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 driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 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 - https://business.wsu.edu

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, https://jira.esg.wsu.edu/servicedesk/customer/kb/view/156962755. 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 https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=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 https://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.

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