Collaboration Coordinator - West

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro (NC)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro seeks a Collaboration Coordinator West to foster collaboration and advocate for Family Voice & Choice across service delivery systems in western North Carolina. This role will help establish a formal network of family and youth-led organizations to enhance statewide coordination.

As part of the Center for Youth, Family, and Community Partnerships, the position supports local and state collaboratives while upholding SOC Values and Principles,

Qualifications

A relevant post-Baccalaureate degree is required; an undergrad degree with 3+ years of substitute experience may be accepted.
Experience with lived experiences related to caregiving/family experience with a Serious Emotional Disturbance for at least 12 months.
Experience in paid or unpaid Youth/Family Peer Specialist, Navigator, Partner, or similar roles.
Demonstrated skills in written and verbal communication, organization, and cross-agency collaboration and coordination.
Preferred: Certified Family Peer Specialist certification.
Preferred: leadership role related to Youth/Family Peer Support and/or Education, especially in western NC.

Responsibilities

Foster collaboration and advocate for Family Voice & Choice in partnership with service delivery systems and state agencies.
Establish a formal network or directory of family, youth, and/or young-adult led organizations for future collaboration.

Skills

Lived experiences with SEA (12+ months

Youth/Family Peer Specialist exposure

Written and verbal communication

Cross-agency collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Post-Baccalaureate degree

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number: 998036
Functional Title: Collaboration Coordinator - West
Position Type: Research
Position Eclass: EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

University Information

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The Center for Youth, Family, and Community Partnerships (CYFCP) builds the capacity of families, service providers, researchers, teachers, and communities to promote the well-being of children and youth. In partnership with colleagues from across the university and the community, the center carries out basic, applied, and action research; translates research into effective programs and practice; infuses community perspectives into university research and teaching; facilitates strategic problem-solving processes; and promotes programs, practices, and policies that yield positive outcomes for children and their families.

Position Summary

The Collaboration Coordinator West will foster collaboration and advocate for Family Voice & Choice in partnership with other service delivery systems, state agencies, and other relevant stakeholders, including the Department of Public Instruction and SAMHSA-sponsored national agencies with a focus on the western region of NC. The role also will work to establish a formal network or directory of family, youth, and/or young-adult led organizations or roles within organizations across the state. This network will help facilitate future collaboration and coordination of individuals working to elevate the voice and perspectives of families and youth across North Carolina, and to identify who is engaged in this work.

The dedicated Coordination and Collaboration role within the Family and Youth Support and Education Program will be critical to the program's ability to support local and state collaboratives, while also remaining true to the SOC Values and Principles.

Minimum Qualifications

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required; for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or comparable background in independent academic or instructional activities, a relevant undergraduate degree and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution may be accepted.
Experience with lived experiences related to personal and/or caregiving/family experience with a Serious Emotional Disturbance for at least 12 months.
Experience working in paid or unpaid Youth/Family Peer Specialist, Navigator, Partner, or similar roles.
Demonstrated skills in written and verbal communication, organization, and cross-agency collaboration and coordination.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants who are certified or eligible to be certified as a Certified Family Peer Specialist are preferred.
Experience in a leadership role related to Youth and/or Family Peer Support and/or Education, with preference for applicants living in the western part of NC.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Range

Commensurate with Experience

Org #-Department

Center-Youth-Families & Comm - 11504

Job Open Date

10/03/2025

For Best Consideration Date

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

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