Event Planner

$50,220 - $58,000/Yr

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, NC

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Chapel Hill, NC

Educational Services

About the position

The Event Planner at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is responsible for leading and coordinating the planning and implementation of events, trainings, meetings, and conferences for the North Carolina Institute for Public Health (NCIPH) and the Department of Public Health Leadership and Practice (PHLP). This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders, including staff, faculty, students, and community members, to ensure successful event execution while adhering to university guidelines and policies. The position requires flexibility in scheduling, including occasional work on nights and weekends, and may involve travel for events.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the planning and implementation of NCIPH and PHLP events, trainings, meetings, and conferences.
• Collaborate with staff, faculty, students, and external partners to coordinate all aspects of events including planning, procurement, registration, communications, and logistical support.
• Manage purchasing, procurement, record retention, budgeting, expense transactions, and financial monitoring for events.
• Uphold applicable policies and procedures while identifying and recommending process improvements.
• Provide updates and clear reports on logistical planning for events to departmental leadership and staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Zoom and Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams/SharePoint).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; detail-oriented.
• Possession of a valid NC driver's license for travel.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated skills in events or project management, preferably in an academic or nonprofit setting.
• Experience in planning and coordinating logistics for complex events in a higher education setting.
• Interest in public health with some experience in the field.
• Experience with registration technology platforms such as Cvent and DestinyOne.
• Proficiency in hosting large online events via virtual platforms such as Zoom.
• Experience with project management software such as Asana.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan