Program Coordinator

Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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 that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

The Office of Interprofessional Health Initiatives ( IHI) supports the intentional integration of interprofessional education, practice, and collaboration across UNC-CH. The mission of this unit is to support interprofessional endeavors that enhance the capacity and capability to improve health outcomes. Interprofessional Health Initiatives contains the Office of IPEP, Office of Health Professions Advising, and UNC Rural, all pan-university initiatives with many internal and external partners. Collaborating units include the Schools of Business, Dentistry, Education, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Social Work; the department Health Sciences; Biomedical Engineering, and the Health Sciences Library. Building on this collaborative powerhouse of institutions with rich traditions of excellence, UNC-CH is uniquely positioned to transform health and human systems by preparing students, faculty, staff, and practitioners from different disciplines to work better together.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

The Program Coordinator position will focus on supporting the work of UNC Rural, including the Carolina Rural Health Collaborative, other UNC Rural programs, and across Interprofessional Health Initiatives as needed. This position involves program administration, stakeholder collaboration, and data-driven decision-making to ensure successful outcomes. The Program Coordinator will establish clear expectations, monitor project progress, and engage with key partners to address rural healthcare workforce challenges and other identified priorities in rural communities and will be responsible for ensuring the effective implementation and management of programs. The role involves engaging and problem-solving with multiple units across campus and community partners to achieve project outcomes.

This position will require driving.

Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

-Experience managing projects, timelines/deadlines and budgets
-Proficiency with Microsoft office suite and learning management systems
-Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
-Budget management experience
-Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders
-Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
-Commitment to honest communication, integrity and ethical behavior
-Ability to set and achieve goals in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

- Experience with community engagement and project management, with an emphasis in managing multiple stakeholders
- Experience within the healthcare, academic, or community setting is preferred.

H-1B sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.