Director, University Events

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Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability.

Seattle University strives to be a welcoming, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.

• Effective Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.
• Emotionally Intelligent Communication:
  Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non‑verbally.
• Ethics and Integrity:
  Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.
• Flexibility and Innovation:
  Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact.
• Mindful Inclusion:
  Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.
• Outcomes‑Driven Orientation:
  Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.

The Director of University Events provides leadership for the operational, systems, and process functions that support Seattle University’s comprehensive event program. This position oversees the event team responsible for event coordination and operations, campus scheduling, and event systems—ensuring university events are planned and executed with excellence, consistency, and alignment to Seattle University’s Jesuit mission and strategic priorities.

Serving as the operational counterpart to the Assistant Vice President and Senior Director of University Events, the Director builds and maintains the structures, tools, and data‑informed practices that drive efficiency, accountability, and continuous improvement. The role leads the development and implementation of event policies, systems, and reporting frameworks; evaluates key performance indicators (KPIs) and outcomes; and ensures that university events are delivered through streamlined processes that optimize resources, strengthen collaboration, and uphold a best‑in‑class experience for the Seattle University community.

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing improvement of university event systems, processes, and policies that ensure efficient, compliant, and high‑quality event operations.
• Oversee event scheduling, system administration, and technology platforms (e.g., EMS, Social Tables, and related tools), ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and alignment with institutional priorities.
• Develop, document, and maintain standardized planning tools, templates, checklists, and workflows to promote consistency and accountability across the event lifecycle.
• Utilize event data, metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate efficiency, measure outcomes, and inform strategic and operational decisions.
• Prepare and maintain dashboards and reports that summarize event activity, usage trends, and resource allocation.
• Ensure university event policies comply with institutional, local, and federal regulations, including accessibility, safety, and risk management requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for campus event policy interpretation, scheduling guidance, and process improvement.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen coordination, optimize systems, and elevate the quality and effectiveness of university event operations.
• Collaborate with the Senior Director and Assistant Vice President to create and…