
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring: Community Engagement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Raleigh, NC, United States
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is offering a permanent full-time position of Community Engagement Project Manager at the NC Institute for Public Health, in the Community Assessment and Strategy Unit.
Position Summary This role will provide robust project management for public health practice projects, including work related to NC foundational capabilities and the regional preparedness center. Responsibilities include defining project strategy, developing plans, tracking progress, managing staff, building and monitoring project budgets, contributing to proposal development, and coordinating with internal and external partners. The position requires hybrid work with on-campus presence at least one day per week.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Relevant post‑Baccalaureate degree (or foreign equivalent). Candidates with a bachelor’s degree may qualify if they have three or more years of comparable experience, such as directing or overseeing programs that address community or regional issues.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience At least one year of relevant work experience with a demonstrated ability to identify, initiate, and maintain relationships with public health partners. Must communicate effectively, collect and analyze qualitative data, and manage projects or workstreams. Will meet internally with teams weekly and occasionally with external partners, and travel within North Carolina as needed.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Excellent project management skills; detail oriented; ability to work both independently and with teams; ability to manage small budgets; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
Deep understanding of social and economic drivers of health; experience presenting health outcome data contextualized with those drivers; passion for learning.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent and experience using project‑management software.
Minimum five years of professional experience in state, local, or national public health.
Training in a public health specialty.
In‑depth expertise in 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 The position is hybrid with at least one day on campus each week and occasional travel required. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or disability. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Position Summary This role will provide robust project management for public health practice projects, including work related to NC foundational capabilities and the regional preparedness center. Responsibilities include defining project strategy, developing plans, tracking progress, managing staff, building and monitoring project budgets, contributing to proposal development, and coordinating with internal and external partners. The position requires hybrid work with on-campus presence at least one day per week.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Relevant post‑Baccalaureate degree (or foreign equivalent). Candidates with a bachelor’s degree may qualify if they have three or more years of comparable experience, such as directing or overseeing programs that address community or regional issues.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience At least one year of relevant work experience with a demonstrated ability to identify, initiate, and maintain relationships with public health partners. Must communicate effectively, collect and analyze qualitative data, and manage projects or workstreams. Will meet internally with teams weekly and occasionally with external partners, and travel within North Carolina as needed.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Excellent project management skills; detail oriented; ability to work both independently and with teams; ability to manage small budgets; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
Deep understanding of social and economic drivers of health; experience presenting health outcome data contextualized with those drivers; passion for learning.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent and experience using project‑management software.
Minimum five years of professional experience in state, local, or national public health.
Training in a public health specialty.
In‑depth expertise in 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 The position is hybrid with at least one day on campus each week and occasional travel required. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or disability. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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