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Senior Coordinator, Special Events and University Ceremonies - University Advancement

Washington University in St. Louis
West Campus Main Bldg, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Oct 2025
💰 $78,000/yr($50,000/yr$78,000/yr)

About the role

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The Senior Coordinator supports the Associate Vice Chancellor for Special Events and University Ceremonies. Responsibilities include project management, travel management, event planning support, and administrative support. The Senior Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the full Special Events team and provides necessary and timely information for effective decision-making by the Associate Vice Chancellor.

Work will include event support on nights and weekends as assigned.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Serve as coordinator for the planning and implementation of the Special Events team efforts, including managing several complex VIP projects. Efforts include scheduling oversight and coordination with the Director of Operations, including the intake of requests for special events team, and shared management of the department calendar. Work closely with Special Events team and university staff as appropriate to ensure that project deadlines are met, and responses are well-coordinated and well-executed. Work on department-wide projects and maintain oversight of shared department materials and resources. Serve as resource for AVC in managing special projects, which may include preparing, editing, and proofreading documents and completing other duties as assigned to support goals of Special Events.
  • Provide high-level support to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Special Events and University Ceremonies, including calendar management. Manage travel planning and expense reimbursement process. Serve as the vital communication link to and from the office when the AVC is traveling. Discern between critical needs and those that can wait and communicate appropriately.
  • Provide onsite event logistical support for designated events. Prepare event preparatory documents for AVC and university leadership including briefing materials. Create a tracking system to track distribution of briefing materials.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

  • Normal office environment.

  • Occasional work at on- and off-campus St. Louis-based university events.

  • Must be available for work outside of normal business hours on nights and weekends as assigned for event support.

Physical Effort

  • Typically sitting at a desk or table.

Equipment

  • Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.


Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.


Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (2 Years)


Skills:

Not Applicable


Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Desire and ambition to work in an organization that is evolving at an accelerated pace.
  • Ability to listen carefully and learn quickly.
  • Must be available for work outside of normal business hours on nights and weekends as assigned for event support.

This position is located in St. Louis, MO, and the targeted hiring range for this position is $25.47 - $30.00.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Certifications:

No additional certification unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.


Work Experience:

Large And Complex Organization, Preferably As An Executive Assistant (8 Years), Higher Education, Preferably In A Complex University Environment (4 Years)

Skills:

Complex Data Analysis, Confidentiality, Database Management, Data Organization, Deadline Management, Detail-Oriented, Event Management, Event Planning, FileMaker Pro, Material Preparation, Meeting Organization, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Office Management, Oral Communications, Organizing, Professional Ethics, Professional Etiquette, Professional Integrity, Project Administration, Project Management, Scheduling, Supervision, Time M

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