University Program Specialist

Monday - Friday (8AM - 5 PM); occasional nights and weekends

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A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

The Program Specialist is responsible for coordinating the Medical Student Education Pipeline Programs ( MSEP) which include the Career Advising Program, the Family Medicine Summer Research Program, the Family Medicine Interest Group, and elective planning. This position works in collaboration with the Department of Family Medicine's Director for Medical Student Education, with a great deal of autonomy for program coordination and decision making. The Program Specialist will provide integrated management and program development services to support the educational and scholarly missions of the UNC Department of Family Medicine. The Program Specialist role will provide a key role in strengthening the educational partnerships, relationships, and support of departments' education faculty. The position will function as a critical member of a highly integrated and interdisciplinary team and work closely with the respective units. The responsibilities include (1) project management: development, planning, and implementation of programs; (2) administrative and operational coordination; (3) data management and reporting; (4) program evaluation and reporting; and (5) budgeting and financial reporting.

In addition to leading the MSEP programming, this position will also serve as the primary program coordinator for the nationally recognized UNC Family Medicine Faculty Development Fellowship, the Federal Work-Study Program, and the National RISHI Organization's Healer's Art Course.

Bachelor's degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Not applicable

Not Applicable.

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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.