Events Coordinator, Massey

Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center Mission

"To improve the lives of all Virginians by delivering cutting-edge cancer care through patient-centered prevention and treatment; high-impact, innovative research; community input and engagement; and education and training of the next generation of researchers and healthcare professionals."

Veterans: VCU faculty and University and Academic Professionals are now eligible for enhanced leave accrual rates based on verified military service. The calculation of these leave accrual rates will include a veteran's verified service in the military, National Guard, Reserves (active or inactive duty) and full-time state or Federal National Guard duty. Eligible employees must supply DD-214 documentation for each period of military service to receive this benefit.

Job Summary:

Position Primary Purpose and General Responsibilities:

Reporting to the VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center Director of Events, the coordinator of events is responsible for supporting the comprehensive events program within Massey. The coordinator works collaboratively with colleagues to gain feedback and inform program design, enhancements, or modifications.

The position serves as a lead planner for assigned events. Is responsible for providing input on strategy, planning, and execution of logistics for events such as donor/fundraising events, retreats, educational symposiums/seminars, staff appreciation, and occasional smaller high-level events.

This position will be involved in all aspects of events including visioning, budget, marketing, on-site coordination of event/vendor, event execution, post-event evaluation, and metric tracking. The coordinator will develop and track ongoing relationships with event contractors, vendors, and partners.

The position provides virtual event support with scheduling meetings, running webinars, and providing technical support. This position will require working some off-peak hours for event planning and execution, as well as potential overnight travel for out-of-town events.