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Principal Coordinator- Event Operations Team

Capital One senior full-time

Salary

$62,500 - $71,300 per year

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Description

We are looking for an exceptional Event Coordinator to support the planning, logistics and execution of Students & Grads University Events.

You will be responsible for carrying out event planning, execution and logistics while collaborating with University Leads. Additionally, you will play a critical role in helping the team be well-managed throughout an exciting and fast paced recruiting season. If you are excited about finding great talent and building engaging experiences, you may be a fit for this team!

In this role you will:

  • Be hyper-focused on providing an exceptional candidate experience with each and every event we host virtually and on campus.
  • Be keenly aware of the details and be able to communicate those specifics out to others through verbal and written communications.
  • Work closely with University Events leads and recruiters to ensure a cohesive candidate experience throughout the full candidate journey.
  • Be detail-oriented and able to apply big picture thinking to local execution.
  • Be expected to travel up to 25-50% of the time during the peak season to support in person events.

Here’s what you’ll need to be successful:

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Collaborative, team player attitude with the ability to communicate and collaborate across the organization
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to identify and prioritize a high volume of work in ambiguous contexts
  • A caring teammate, who is a hands-on partner and collaborator
  • Someone who thrives in a high-energy, fast-paced, ever-changing environment and has solid time management and prioritization skills

Basic Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
  • At least 1 year of experience in corporate event planning or project management
  • At least 1 year of experience in Microsoft Office or Google Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or military experience
  • At least 2 years of experience in corporate event planning or project management
  • At least 2 years of experience in Microsoft Office or Google Suite
  • Experience working in an agile environment

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are: McLean, VA: $62,500 - $71,300 for Principal HR Coordinator Richmond, VA: $56,800 - $64,800 for Principal HR Coordinator

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • agile environment
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • military experience

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://capitalone.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Capital_One/job/McLean-VA/Principal-Coordinator--Event-Operations-Team_R249678-2

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