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Strategic Events Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Chapel Hill, NC - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 69900 - 78593
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
6 October 2026 (9 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
3 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Strategic Events Manager provides strategic leadership for the planning execution and evaluation of high-impact events and conference initiatives that advance the mission visibility and national reputation of UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. This role manages a comprehensive portfolio of institutional events and national oncology conference engagements that support research clinical care education training philanthropy and community outreach initiatives. The position is responsible for developing and executing event strategies that enhance institutional visibility strengthen stakeholder relationships and support organizational priorities. This includes managing internal academic and leadership events such as scientific symposia seminars retreats recognition programs CME activities donor events and community engagement initiatives as well as leading UNC Linebergers presence at major national and international oncology conferences including AACR ASCO SITC ASH and related specialty meetings. The Strategic Events Manager oversees all aspects of event planning and delivery including strategic planning logistics vendor management contract coordination budgeting registration systems audiovisual production speaker support attendee communications and on-site execution. The role ensures events align with institutional brand standards and deliver exceptional experiences for key audiences including researchers clinicians referring physicians advocacy organizations donors trainees alumni and industry partners. This position serves as a central partner across cancer center administration faculty leadership communications and marketing development teams external agencies and vendors to coordinate strategic initiatives and maximize the impact of events and conferences. Responsibilities include developing conference strategies and calendars coordinating executive engagement opportunities supporting faculty visibility and thought leadership initiatives and measuring event effectiveness through engagement metrics relationship development visibility outcomes and return on investment. The Strategic Events Manager plays a critical role in advancing UNC Linebergers reputation as an NCI -designated comprehensive cancer center by creating high-quality mission-driven experiences that strengthen relationships showcase scientific excellence and differentiate the institution nationally.
Work Schedule
Monday Friday 8:00am 5:00pm
The Strategic Events Manager provides strategic leadership for the planning execution and evaluation of high-impact events and conference initiatives that advance the mission visibility and national reputation of UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. This role manages a comprehensive portfolio of institutional events and national oncology conference engagements that support research clinical care education training philanthropy and community outreach initiatives. The position is responsible for developing and executing event strategies that enhance institutional visibility strengthen stakeholder relationships and support organizational priorities. This includes managing internal academic and leadership events such as scientific symposia seminars retreats recognition programs CME activities donor events and community engagement initiatives as well as leading UNC Linebergers presence at major national and international oncology conferences including AACR ASCO SITC ASH and related specialty meetings. The Strategic Events Manager oversees all aspects of event planning and delivery including strategic planning logistics vendor management contract coordination budgeting registration systems audiovisual production speaker support attendee communications and on-site execution. The role ensures events align with institutional brand standards and deliver exceptional experiences for key audiences including researchers clinicians referring physicians advocacy organizations donors trainees alumni and industry partners. This position serves as a central partner across cancer center administration faculty leadership communications and marketing development teams external agencies and vendors to coordinate strategic initiatives and maximize the impact of events and conferences. Responsibilities include developing conference strategies and calendars coordinating executive engagement opportunities supporting faculty visibility and thought leadership initiatives and measuring event effectiveness through engagement metrics relationship development visibility outcomes and return on investment. The Strategic Events Manager plays a critical role in advancing UNC Linebergers reputation as an NCI -designated comprehensive cancer center by creating high-quality mission-driven experiences that strengthen relationships showcase scientific excellence and differentiate the institution nationally.
Work Schedule
Monday Friday 8:00am 5:00pm
Required Experience:
Staff IC
About Company
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation’s first public university, is a global higher education leader known for innovative teaching, research and public service. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Carolina regularly ranks as the best ... View more
