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University Program Specialist and Events Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Chapel Hill, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 70000 - 72000
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
12 August 2026 (23 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
9 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Position Summary
Reporting directly to the Director of the Water Institute (WI) the University Program Specialist and Events Manager provides programmatic operational and event management support for major Water Institute initiatives and strategic priorities. This position collaborates closely with WI leadership staff students and external partners to coordinate and deliver the UNC Water and Health Conference a nationally and internationally recognized conference in its 16th year that hosts approximately 600-1000 attendees representing dozens of countries. The events success will depend on the planning coordination and execution carried out by the addition to leading conference planning and execution this position coordinates smaller meetings workshops and special events aligned with WI priorities; supports strategic planning communications and program development efforts; and serves as a liaison to the Water Institutes external advisory board adjunct faculty and other stakeholders. The position also provides oversight and direction to work-study students volunteers and temporary assistants supporting programmatic and event-related activities.
Work Schedule
Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm
Reporting directly to the Director of the Water Institute (WI) the University Program Specialist and Events Manager provides programmatic operational and event management support for major Water Institute initiatives and strategic priorities. This position collaborates closely with WI leadership staff students and external partners to coordinate and deliver the UNC Water and Health Conference a nationally and internationally recognized conference in its 16th year that hosts approximately 600-1000 attendees representing dozens of countries. The events success will depend on the planning coordination and execution carried out by the addition to leading conference planning and execution this position coordinates smaller meetings workshops and special events aligned with WI priorities; supports strategic planning communications and program development efforts; and serves as a liaison to the Water Institutes external advisory board adjunct faculty and other stakeholders. The position also provides oversight and direction to work-study students volunteers and temporary assistants supporting programmatic and event-related activities.
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
