Auxiliary and Events Manager, Finance and Operations, Vancouver Campus

 

Online applications must be received before 12:00am on:

February 3, 2025

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

 

Available Title(s):

1162-YN_ADMINPRO - Manager

 

Business Title:

Auxiliary and Events Manager, Finance and Operations, Vancouver Campus

 

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

 

Position Details:

 

Auxiliary and Events Manager, Finance and Operations, Vancouver Campus

 

Do you love event planning? Do you have experience managing complex business or higher ed environments with various stakeholders? Then WSU Vancouver has the position for you! The Auxiliary and Events Manager oversees a wide variety of support services for on-campus events and auxiliary services, including our biggest event of the year, commencement. Apply online today.

 

Summary of Duties

 

For the WSU Vancouver campus, this position works independently to manage a wide variety of support services for on-campus events and auxiliary services. This position is also the campus commencement officer.

 

This position leads the overall administrative and financial management of the Auxiliary and Events Department, and represents the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations, as required.

 

Required Qualifications

 

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a field related to the functional managerial area which has included at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

 

Demonstrated computer software skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office programs, such as: Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access as well as video conferencing platforms such as Teams and Zoom.

 

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 for driving and operating a golf cart.

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

• Experience planning and/or supporting complex events.

• Ability to manage a budget, ensure timely financial transactions, and forecast expenses.

• Experience providing exceptional customer service to a diverse clientele, including handling special requests and resolving customer dissatisfaction.

• Supervisory experience.

• Experience developing and/or delivering training in the workplace.

• Ability to collaborate with colleagues in other departments.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proven ability to handle last-minute changes.

• Experience with room/event scheduling software such as 25Live.

• Experience with contractual relationships that provide service to the organization.

• Experience interpreting and applying state, local, and organizational policies.

• Previous experience in higher education.

 

Essential Duties:

 

45% Program Management

 

20% Fiscal Management Essential

 

20% Administration

 

10% Supervision

 

5% Other duties as assigned.

 

Application instructions:

 

Applicants must attach a resume, cover letter and a contributions to equity statement at the time of application. Please read the entire posting description and