Event Planner
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Department:

Medical Student Education-420201

Other

No

12/18/2024

01/08/2025

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Business Services Coordinator - Journey

GN07

Event Planner

20026096

P019976

Full-Time Permanent

40

M-F 8am-4pm
*May vary on department needs

CHAPEL HILL, NC

North Carolina, US

$43,325 - $52,957

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A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Flexible work arrangements, including virtual/hybrid work locations, are an integral part of the School of Medicine's Working Forward initiative. As such, this position's work location is designated as hybrid. Please note that the designated work location is subject to change based on the unit's business needs. The Event Planner will plan, implement, and facilitate all aspects of events for the Offices of Medical Student Education (OMSE) at the School of Medicine with the aim of ensuring that event objectives, deliverables, and timelines are met and that they exceed expectations. Reporting to the Senior Director of Student Affairs, this position plays a critical role in providing hands-on, on-site logistics management for all OMSE events. This encompasses: 1) marquee OMSE events, including but not limited to: Orientation, White Coat Ceremony, Match Day, Hooding, Anatomy Memorial Service, First Look, Second Look, Student Research Day, Community Service Day, faculty gatherings, Convocation, Gold Humanism Honor Society and Alpha Omega Alpha induction ceremonies, and others; 2) monthly OMSE staff lunches, OMSE retreats, and other relevant OMSE events; 3) planning, reviewing funding applications, and collaborating with other OMSE staff to support student interest group programming. These responsibilities are handled autonomously with minimal supervision.

Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent computer skills including a working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications. Working knowledge of concepts, principles and practices of event planning.

Preference for candidates planning events in a university setting. Working knowledge of production and public relations preferred. Excel, form creation and attendee tracking software, and email services preferred. Experience with email services such as Constant Contact, website platforms such as WordPress, and Adobe Creative Suite preferred. Prefer someone with experience with list management software such as databases.

Not Applicable.