Western Governors University
The University Event Coordinator at WGU supports large-scale university events, handling logistics, communications, registration, and on‑site operations to create memorable experiences for thousands of attendees. The role works closely with a team to manage vendor coordination, expense tracking, and attendee assistance while ensuring professional and customer‑focused service.
Headquarters
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Company Size
1001-5000 employees
Founded
1997
Western Governors University is an online university where you can earn an affordable, accredited, career-focused college degree at an accelerated pace.
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Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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