Events Coordinator

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with over 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

The Events Coordinator assists with leading cultivation, recognition, and stewardship events for University Advancement and the Chancellor's Office and overseeing the assignment of duties to staff and volunteers who assist with events.

This position is responsible for the efficient operation of all University Advancement and Chancellor-related advancement events, as well as assisting with the organization and development of a strategic plan for the department with the logistics associated with special events, including, but not limited to: making reservations, developing invitations, managing RSVPs and dissemination to appropriate offices, process names for name badges; organize registration for events, requesting menus, entertainment, working with inside and outside vendors, telecommunications, moving services, room set-up, flowers, risers, tents, assigned seating, photographers, themes, working agendas, virtual programming details according to timelines for events, donors, students, and volunteers. This position manages and attends all assigned events; travels as needed for out-of-town events. This position works to guide the development staff, student ambassadors, departmental representatives, and the Chancellor in stewarding donors in an equitable and donor-centered manner.

Experience in event planning; knowledge of university advancement fundraising protocols; university experience preferred; experience with virtual event programming; strong attention to detail; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; experience managing confidential information appropriately.

Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Temporary assignments cannot exceed 11 consecutive months without a full 31-day break from employment. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines. For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.