Event Coordinator

  • UNC Kenan Flagler Business School
  • Dec 09, 2022
Full time Other

Job Description

Position Summary/Primary Purpose of Position: 

The Event Coordinator position is responsible for the comprehensive planning, execution and reporting of a wide array of events for the Kenan Institute, which seek to expand and increase the profile of the organization’s mission to its stakeholders. Events are conducted in-person, virtual and hybrid-style, and include conferences, symposia, speaking engagements, CEO roundtables, board of advisor meetings, webinars and debates. In addition, the Event Coordinator oversees the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School’s prestigious Dean’s Speaker Series, which brings preeminent private and public sector leaders to campus to offer insightful perspectives on leadership. Previous speakers have included General Mark A. Milley, Darren Walker, Hope Bryant and Steve Schwarzman.

This position is a member of the Kenan Institute external affairs team and works in tandem with colleagues to ensure promotions and collateral are expertly produced, along with website and social media coverage, and video production services. Additionally, the Event Coordinator will work cross-functionally with leaders at the Kenan Institute and across the business school to ensure high-profile events (such as the Dean’s Speaker Series) are meeting the intended goals and objectives, along with engaging targeted audiences.

The Event Coordinator reports to the Director of External Affairs.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Ability to work independently, manage time and steer multiple projects simultaneously
Exceptional organizational skills with a proven record of success in planning and executing various large and small events, such as conferences, symposia, corporate meetings, webinars and keynote speeches
Diligent attention to detail
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Adaptability to quickly-changing landscapes and demands
Tracking and ability to meet overlapping project deadlines
Creative problem solving and solutions-focused forethought
Professional and courteous correspondence with a wide variety of clients, from vendors and university partners, to CEOs and industry leaders.
Working knowledge of Microsoft products, such as Word, Excel and Teams
Experience working with Zoom or other virtual meeting/event platforms
*Must be available to work outside normal office hours, including some weekends and occasional travel

URL

https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/243880

Salary

$36,849 - $50,000