Public Service Program Specialist

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for the University Program Associate (Journey) within the Carolina Center for Public Service. This full-time, 40-hour-per-week position supports public service and community engagement across campus, coordinating with faculty, staff, and students to connect community needs with academic opportunities.

The role emphasizes program design, data reporting, and administrative tasks such as hiring and expense tracking, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience with community engagement and service-learning practices.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience with databases and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide programmatic support for public service and community engagement.
• Guide faculty and students in service-learning.
• Coordinate communications among stakeholders.
• Track program outcomes and support decision-making.
• Coordinate student hiring, HR processes and monitor program expenses.
• Ensure alignment with community partner priorities.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Project management

Community engagement

Administrative support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Databases

Reporting tools

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for the University Program Associate (Journey) within the Carolina Center for Public Service. This full-time, 40-hour-per-week position supports public service and community engagement across campus, coordinating with faculty, staff, and students to connect community needs with academic opportunities.

The role emphasizes program design, data reporting, and administrative tasks such as hiring and expense tracking, with a