Practice Director

UNC-Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Job summary

UNC-Chapel Hill's Gillings School seeks a Practice Director to lead the practice enterprise, report to the Associate Dean, and work with partners across NC and the country to advance public health practice.

The role focuses on developing, refining and delivering the school's practice strategy, including NC Practice Hubs, community engagement, and student practica, internships, and fellowships with governments and health organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience, with supervisory experience.
• Experience in project or program management within public health is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and evaluation of Gillings NC Practice Hubs.
• Develop partnerships with community partners and manage governance structures.
• Oversee practice metrics, health data monitoring, and reporting.
• Coordinate staff, communications, and practice fundraising materials.

Skills

Project management

Diversity & inclusion

Microsoft Office

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Fast-paced environment

Self-starter

Judgment & people skills

Travel required

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in public health

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

At the Gillings School, practice and service are at the heart of what we do, demonstrating our commitment to building partnerships in practice, service and research through coordinating and communicating practicum, service-learning and community-based research opportunities.

Position Summary

The Practice Director serves as a senior operational and strategic leader within the Gillings School's practice enterprise, reporting to the Associate Dean for Practice and working in close collaboration with the Director of the North Carolina Institute for Public Health ( NCIPH ), faculty, staff, students, and high-level external partners across North Carolina and the country to help develop, refine, and deliver on the School's practice strategy; lead key practice initiatives; track impact; communicate progress; and ensure that the Gillings School is measurably improving the public's health.

The Practice Director holds primary responsibility for designing, implementing, and evaluating the Gillings NC Practice Hubs. This includes leading co-development with community partners, facilitating engagement between Gillings' academic and practice resources and local communities, and developing long-term student practica, internship, and fellowship opportunities with governments, health care organizations, non-profits, and businesses. The Practice Director leads key governance structures including the internal Practice Coordinating Committee, the external Practice Advisory Committee, and the North Carolina academic public health practice network, and co-leads the development and implementation of a practice funding strategic plan in partnership with the Associate Dean for Practice and Advancement.

In addition to project leadership, the Practice Director oversees program administration including practice metrics development, health data monitoring, impact tracking and reporting, and benchmarking of practice strategies and portfolios across peer schools of public health. This role also directs all practice-related communications, including the Gillings practice web presence, school-wide and community-facing communications, and the development of advancement materials in support of practice fundraising goals.

This position will report to the Associate Dean for Practice.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree and three years of experience in the area of assignment, of which at least one is supervisory or in a lead-worker capacity; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Project management skills and relevant program management and/or public health practice experience.
• Understanding and sensitivity to diversity and cultural differences; ability to work effectively with diverse individuals from multicultural settings.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Capacity to perform in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.
• Proactive self-starter.
• Excellent judgment and people skills.
• Some weekend and evening work and travel are required.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Prefer a candidate with a Masters' degree in public health or closely related field and at least five years of relevant program management and/or public health practice experience.

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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.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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• * Please select the response below that describes your level of education that best or most closely satisfies the education requirements for this position.
  • Bachelor's degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
  • Bachelor's degree in any field/discipline
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  • Master's degree or Doctorate degree in any field/discipline
  • None of the above