Event Coordinator

The College of Education at Kansas State University is seeking an Events Coordinator to support the planning, coordination, and execution of a wide range of college-wide events, programs, and engagement initiatives. Reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Enrollment Management & Institutional Partnerships, this position serves as a key operational support role for signature events, student engagement initiatives, scheduling coordination, and administrative event logistics.

The Events Coordinator will assist with planning and executing recruitment events, commencement-related activities, donor and alumni engagement events, student recognition programs, and internal college events. This role also supports communications efforts related to events and serves as a scheduling contact for select college spaces.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organized, collaborative, and detail-oriented professional who enjoys event coordination, working with students and campus partners, and contributing to a fast-paced, student-centered environment. The position is designed to provide opportunities for professional growth and expanded responsibility over time.

The College of Education at Kansas State University is committed to preparing highly qualified educators, counselors, and leaders who positively impact schools and communities throughout Kansas and beyond. As the largest teacher preparation program in Kansas in a traditional format, the College of Education values innovation, student success, collaboration, and community engagement.

The Center for Student Success & Professional Services supports prospective and current students through recruitment, retention, advising, student engagement, and professional development initiatives. The Events Coordinator plays an important role in helping create meaningful experiences that connect students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders to the College of Education.

This position is on-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and four years of relevant experience. Requirements may be met through a combination of work experience and education.

Preferred Qualifications:

*Bachelor's Degree
*Experience planning, coordinating, and supporting events or programs
*Strong organizational and project management skills
*Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
*Strong written and verbal communication skills
*Experience working collaboratively with students, faculty, staff and external partners
*Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills
*High level of overall computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications
*Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends in support of events and programs
*Experience in high education preferred, event coordination, student affairs, hospitality, or related fields preferred

Additional Role Information:

*Ability to lift and transfer event materials and supplies as needed.
*Valid driver's license upon hire.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Please submit the following documents:

• Letter of interest
• Resume
• List of three professional references

Applications close on: June 8, 2026

$42,216 - $50,000