University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill is hiring: Community Engagement Proje
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, Elkins Hills, NC, United States
Position Summary
This is a professional position based in the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health's North Carolina Institute for Public Health in the Community Assessment and Strategy (CAS) Unit as the Community Engagement Project Manager. The individual in this position will be responsible for providing robust project management for a number of public health practice projects including work related to NC foundational capabilities and the regional preparedness center. The individual will conduct independent work as well as work with teams, at times leading teams, and will interact with public health professionals from a wide range of service sectors, including local and state government. This position will provide project management and oversight of community‑engaged work, defining project or workstream strategy in partnership with the principal investigator and external partners, developing project plans to achieve goals and deliverables, creating goals, processes and protocols, and tracking progress. The project manager will manage the tasks of the project team, identify staffing needs, and supervise temporary or student positions as necessary. The position will work with the PI and business office to build and monitor the project budget and will contribute to proposal development. This is a hybrid role requiring on‑campus presence at least one day per week. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Relevant post‑Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent). For candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or a comparable background in independent academic or instructional activities, a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) plus three or more years of relevant experience may be accepted. This experience may be related to the direction or oversight of programs that focus academic and research resources of a higher education institution toward community or regional issues. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
This position requires at least one year of work experience in a relevant field and a demonstrated ability to identify, initiate, and maintain relationships with traditional and non‑traditional public health partners. It includes competency communicating via a variety of means, maintaining contact, and following through on stated responsibilities. The position requires demonstrated skills collecting and analyzing qualitative data, as well as experience managing projects or workstreams. The candidate must be able to meet in person with internal teams weekly and with external partners occasionally. Occasional travel within the state of North Carolina is required. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Have excellent project management skills, be detail oriented, have a proven ability to work both independently and with a team, be able to manage small budgets, be familiar with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint), and be able to successfully manage relationships with funding organizations and community partners. Demonstrate a deep understanding of the social and economic drivers of health and have experience presenting health outcome data contextualized with respect to those drivers, as well as a passion for individual and collective learning. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (or similar) and experience using project management software are preferred. At least five years of professional experience in state, local, or national public health. Training in a public health specialty. In‑depth expertise in one or more areas of community health assessment, health impact assessment, community health improvement planning, resource/asset mapping, qualitative data collection and analysis, online survey collection, and quality improvement programs. Special Instructions
Position is hybrid with at least one day a week onsite. This role is required to be on site at UNC campus at least one day a week. Occasional travel is required. Visa Sponsorship isn't available for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
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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This is a professional position based in the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health's North Carolina Institute for Public Health in the Community Assessment and Strategy (CAS) Unit as the Community Engagement Project Manager. The individual in this position will be responsible for providing robust project management for a number of public health practice projects including work related to NC foundational capabilities and the regional preparedness center. The individual will conduct independent work as well as work with teams, at times leading teams, and will interact with public health professionals from a wide range of service sectors, including local and state government. This position will provide project management and oversight of community‑engaged work, defining project or workstream strategy in partnership with the principal investigator and external partners, developing project plans to achieve goals and deliverables, creating goals, processes and protocols, and tracking progress. The project manager will manage the tasks of the project team, identify staffing needs, and supervise temporary or student positions as necessary. The position will work with the PI and business office to build and monitor the project budget and will contribute to proposal development. This is a hybrid role requiring on‑campus presence at least one day per week. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Relevant post‑Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent). For candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or a comparable background in independent academic or instructional activities, a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) plus three or more years of relevant experience may be accepted. This experience may be related to the direction or oversight of programs that focus academic and research resources of a higher education institution toward community or regional issues. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
This position requires at least one year of work experience in a relevant field and a demonstrated ability to identify, initiate, and maintain relationships with traditional and non‑traditional public health partners. It includes competency communicating via a variety of means, maintaining contact, and following through on stated responsibilities. The position requires demonstrated skills collecting and analyzing qualitative data, as well as experience managing projects or workstreams. The candidate must be able to meet in person with internal teams weekly and with external partners occasionally. Occasional travel within the state of North Carolina is required. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Have excellent project management skills, be detail oriented, have a proven ability to work both independently and with a team, be able to manage small budgets, be familiar with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint), and be able to successfully manage relationships with funding organizations and community partners. Demonstrate a deep understanding of the social and economic drivers of health and have experience presenting health outcome data contextualized with respect to those drivers, as well as a passion for individual and collective learning. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (or similar) and experience using project management software are preferred. At least five years of professional experience in state, local, or national public health. Training in a public health specialty. In‑depth expertise in one or more areas of community health assessment, health impact assessment, community health improvement planning, resource/asset mapping, qualitative data collection and analysis, online survey collection, and quality improvement programs. Special Instructions
Position is hybrid with at least one day a week onsite. This role is required to be on site at UNC campus at least one day a week. Occasional travel is required. Visa Sponsorship isn't available for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
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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