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If you're passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country-and you're committed to working hard to play your part in building that future-consider WGU as the next step in your career. Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families. The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: Grade: Professional 307
Pay Range: $66,300.00 - $99,500.00
Job Description Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Initiate and lead meetings with stakeholders to guide the development of effective practices for planning and executing productions, meetings, and events, including production meetings, technical rehearsals, and show runs.
Procure and coordinate vendor production services. Negotiate vendor contracts to minimize liability and risks.
Build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners.
Serve as a member of an events project team and contribute to a wide variety of functional areas, including decisions around budget allocation, and a hands-on approach to managing technical, design, and logistical elements.
Manage in-house and freelance technicians, as well as event-specific contractors, for Live Events, and ensure adequate and appropriate technical support is provided in advance, during, and after events.
Assess the technical requirements for future events to ensure compatibility with venues and determine potential costs.
Assist Lead and Sr. Events Planners with events, coordinating teams that plan, implement, and manage all aspects of events.
Assist with onsite production, load-in/out, and house schedules. Ensure that events are conducted in accordance with the regulations governing the Premises License. To liaise with licensing, safety, and emergency services officials as required. To obtain special permissions where required (pyros, lasers, radio mic licenses, etc.)
Assists in managing and reconciling various event calendars.
Assists with pre-event setups, post-event evaluations, and budgets.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:
Demonstrated success managing event production teams and planning, developing budgets, and meeting budget goals.
Excellent project management skills and the ability to manage complex timelines and multiple projects.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Proven leadership and management skills, with experience in staff and crew management.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, time management, and customer service skills. Must be well organized and detail-oriented.
Experience in professional stage machinery/electrics/sound/lighting, communications, and audio-visual techniques.
Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to cultivate partnerships.
Demonstrated a high level of confidence in making strategic decisions, good judgment, and innovative and creative problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and cloud applications such as Google Docs and SharePoint. Knowledge of Health and Safety and Licensing Regulations.
Ability to interact and successfully collaborate with a broad spectrum of contributing groups and customers.
Ability to accomplish goals working through formal and informal channels, with diplomacy and tactfulness. Demonstrated outstanding attention to detail.
Resourcefulness and the ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot.
Competencies:
Organizational Impact:
Works to achieve operational targets with some impact on department, Function, or Office results. May be responsible for managing projects or processes within the department, function, or office.
Performs work as directed with limited oversight.
Problem Solving & Decision Making:
Responsible for leveraging a systems-thinking approach, making moderate improvements of processes, systems, and plans within the department, Function, or Office.
Problems and issues faced will require detailed information gathering and analysis. Problems typically affect multiple areas or specialties.
Communication & Influence:
Collaborates cross-functionally with employees within and outside of the department. Typically has responsibility for communicating with parties external to the University.
Works to influence parties within and outside the department, Function, or Office regarding policies, procedures, and practices.
Leadership & Talent Management
May provide guidance, coaching, and training to other employees in the department, Function, or Office.
Demonstrates the WGU leadership principles in all aspects of service to students, employees, and partners of WGU.
Job Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (Experience in lieu of education: Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for the education degree requirements. Generally, equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education, and is at the discretion of the hiring manager.) 3+ years' experience in event planning or related Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products Superb written and verbal communication skills Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to pivot and change
Preferred Qualifications:
- Project Management experience
- Experience planning and working in events
Physical Requirements:Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.Frequently stand/walk, sit, perform desk-based computer tasks, and use a telephone.Occasionally kneel/crawl, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, and lift/carry/push/pull objects weighing 21-40 pounds.Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.Require some travel and working evenings and weekends.Salt Lake City Office requiredThis position requires travel, including attendance at designated company summits (at least 4). Additional travel may include conferences, visits to company locations, and other business-related events as needed. Additional travel may be assigned as needed to support business requirements.
LI-#cm2 Position & Application Details
Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.
How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday. Additional Information Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive. Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu. Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
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Western Governors University
life insurance, flexible benefit account, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time
Feb 03, 2026