Event Planner and Communication Specialist

Event Planner And Communication Specialist

The Event Planner and Communication Specialist provides support to the Office of the President. Duties include coordination of all aspects of events sponsored by the Office of the President and / or university-wide events; serves as the president's campus and community liaison; manages the president's written communications. This position reports directly to the President. The ideal candidate will possess excellent time management skills, strong verbal communication abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple projects independently.

Minimum Qualifications :

• This position requires a bachelor's degree in Communications, Hospitality Management, Public Relations, or a related field. Four years of experience, particularly in the development, coordination, and dissemination of a communications program, as well as in an organizational leadership role, may be accepted in lieu of the educational requirement.
• Three years of related professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

Appointment Date : December 1, 2025

Priority Deadline : November 2, 2025. Review of applications will begin after the priority deadline and continue until the position has been filled.

Responsibilities :

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Required Application Documents : Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references.

Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact :

Name : Laurie Larrick

Email : lelarrick@fhsu.edu

Phone : (785) 628-4175

Community of Hays : FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.

Notice of Non-discrimination : Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Background Check : Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

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