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The Institute for Risk Management and Insurance Innovation ( IRMII ) is focused on interdisciplinary research and training that lead to better understanding and management of financial losses resulting from perils ranging from extreme weather to pandemics to cyber-attacks. Our mission is to drive the advancement of creative risk management tools and strategies to address growing threats to society, and to cultivate a collaborative ecosystem of academics and industry leaders to train the next generation of risk management professionals. The Institute has a focus on both graduate research and graduate/undergraduate education, with the latter involving the administration of the new Minor in Risk Management. Support for IRMII includes funding from nearly 40 firms from across the insurance and risk management sector, and Institute faculty, staff and students have many opportunities to interact with these partners as they develop research projects and training programs of direct relevance to the industry.

IRMII seeks a Student Programs & Office Coordinator to provide flexible, cross-functional support across the Institute’s student programs, events, and daily office operations. This is a part-time role: helping students navigate internships and career opportunities, keeping an event running smoothly behind the scenes, and keeping the office organized day to day.

• Serve as a friendly, reliable point of contact for student questions about internships, the Risk Management Minor, and IRMII programs generally.
• Internship & full-time placement support: help maintain the internship and placement pipeline in the CRM , track application and match status, and assist with light candidate prep
• Career Fair support: provide prep support and on-site support connecting students with employers.
• Mentorship & alumni program support: help coordinate mentor-student matching logistics, track participation, and support the alumni database and outreach cadence.
• Maintain accurate student records — enrollment, research participation, internship/placement history — in IRMII’s shared systems.

• Coordinate logistics for seminars, workshops, guest speaker sessions, and signature events (Career Fair, Research Summit, Board Meetings, and similar) scheduling, room bookings, catering, AV, and materials.
• Manage student event registration processes and provide on-site, day-of support.
• Support campus visitor coordination, including scheduling, materials, and follow-up thank-yous.
• Track event participation and help gather post-event feedback from students and partners.

• Provide day-to-day office support: supplies, filing, correspondence, and general office organization.
• Assist with calendar coordination and scheduling for student- and event-related meetings.
• Support expense tracking, reimbursements, and vendor coordination as needed.
• Assist with onboarding logistics for new student interns and visiting scholars.

• Maintain distribution systems for student-facing communications — reminders, deadlines, opportunity announcements — for events and programs.
• Maintain program and event calendars so they stay accurate and accessible to students, staff, and partners.
• Contribute student success stories and event recaps to Comms team for the annual report, newsletter, and social content.

Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Experience in program coordination, student services, event planning, or administrative support
• Genuine enthusiasm for working directly with students
• Strong organizational skills to be comfortable managing several small workstreams in a given week
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Airtable, Canva, or similar tools
• Able to work independently to prioritize with minimal supervision

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu. Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

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