RCMI Community Outreach & Engagement Program Manager

North Carolina A&T State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

12 Paid Holidays

TSERS Retirement System

Health benefits

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University hosts the RCMI Community Outreach & Engagement Program Manager role, supporting NIH-funded health disparities research focused on brain health and cardiometabolic diseases. The Manager leads community partnerships, program administration, and strategic alignment with CIHDER and RCMI goals.

The role oversees outreach initiatives, ensures regulatory compliance, and coordinates with leadership, investigators, and stakeholders to advance health equity and research

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in the area of assignment; supervision or lead-worker capacity.
• Master’s degree in public health, nursing, health administration, social work, sociology, or related field with at least three years in community outreach, public health program management, or clinical research coordination.

Responsibilities

• Research administration, program management, and grants management responsibilities.
• Data science support, laboratory operations, and communications.
• Community engagement, workforce development, and compliance oversight.
• Evaluation activities and other functions to advance NIH and center requirements.
• Supervision and performance evaluation of the Community Outreach Program Coordinator.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Community outreach

Project management

IRB familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in public health / nursing / health administration / social work / sociology

Job description

RCMI Community Outreach & Engagement Program Manager

North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna - State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

Classification Information

Classification Type

Classification Type EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

North Carolina A&T State University (NC A&T) is soliciting applications for the position of RCMI Community Outreach & Engagement Manager. The primary purpose of this position is to support the successful implementation, administration, operations of a health disparities research center funded by the National Institutes of Health ( NIH ) under the Research Centers at Minority Institutions ( RCMI ) mechanism. The RCMI at NC A&T will initially focus on brain health and cardiometabolic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disorders.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Center leadership, faculty investigators, community partners, students, advisory committees, and university stakeholders to support the Center’s strategic priorities and operational objectives. Responsibilities may include research administration, program management, grants management, data science support, laboratory operations, communications, community engagement, workforce development, compliance oversight, evaluation activities, and other functions necessary to advance the Center’s mission and ensure compliance with NIH , university, and regulatory requirements. This is a term-limited position that reports to the RCMI Director.

The Community Outreach & Engagement Manager for the RCMI Community Engagement Core ( CEC ) and the Center of Excellence for Integrative Health Disparities and Equity Research ( CIHDER ) provides high-level strategic administration, leadership, and operational management for university-community research partnerships. The Manager is responsible for directing all community outreach initiatives, establishing sustainable, bi-directional partnerships with key stakeholders, and overseeing the development of culturally appropriate community health education programs. The Manager is responsible for collaborating with leadership to ensure programs and activities are aligned with the RCMI Community Engagement Core goals and aims. A primary responsibility of this role is the direct supervision, mentorship, and performance evaluation of the Community Outreach Program Coordinator.

The incumbent is expected to contribute to a culture of excellence, innovation, collaboration, and community engagement while supporting the growth and sustainability of the RCMI Center as a nationally recognized leader in health disparities research, research capacity development, and health equality advancement.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade and was recognized at the number 1 public HBCU by Forbes in 2026. With an enrollment of over 15,700 students in Fall 2026, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America’s top producer of Black graduates in STEM bachelor’s degree graduates, including Engineering and Agricultural Sciences, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in the nation.

Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as R2-High Research Activity in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve R1-Very High Research Activity status. It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities ( APLU ) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as best for business by the CNBC financial network.

The Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences comprises six departments and the School of Nursing. The College offers the following undergraduate degree programs; Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Services Management, Kinesiology, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology. At the graduate level, the College offers five graduate degree programs including the Master in Physician Assistant Studies (PA program), Master of Social Work ( MSW ), Master of Science in Health Psychology and PhD in Social Work, PhD in Applied Psychology, and Doctor of Nursing Practice ( DNP ). The HCHHS is also home to the Center of Excellence for Integrative Health Disparities and Equity Research ( CIHDER ), a hub for multidisciplinary research and community engagement efforts to alleviate health disparities. Establishment of the NIH -funded Research Centers at Minority Institutions ( RCMI ) is also underway with an initial focus on brain-health associated health disparities research and community engagement. The HCHHS capitalizes on the synergistic relationships between these departments to develop advanced academic programming, enhance the mentoring of trainees, and conduct collaborative multidisciplinary research and scholastic activity.

The National Institutes of Health ( NIH ) funded Research Centers in Minority Institutions ( RCMI ) Center is housed within the Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences and serves as a hub for multidisciplinary team-science driven health disparities research. The goals for the RCMI at NC A&T include enhancing research infrastructure, promoting interdisciplinary collaborations, supporting investigator development, and engaging with underserved communities in research and promoting the adoption of emerging technologies to alleviate health disparities. Through partnerships with faculty, students, healthcare organizations, community stakeholders, government agencies, and academic collaborators, the Center serves as a catalyst for scientific discovery and innovation while supporting the University’s strategic goals of increasing research capacity, expanding extramural funding, developing future research leaders, and improving health outcomes in North Carolina and beyond.

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.

Must be willing to drive the NCAT School of Nursing Mobile Unit to and from community outreach events when needed. No Commercial Driver’s License ( CDL ) is required to drive the mobile units.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

A Master’s degree in public health, nursing, health administration, social work, sociology, or a related field, alongside a minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in community outreach, public health program management, or clinical research coordination.

Nursing Licensure (If Applicable): Registered Nurses applying for this role must hold and maintain an active, unrestricted license to work in North Carolina. Note: Licensure is preferred but not mandatory for public health professionals.

Demonstrated track record of directly supervising professional staff, managing multi-disciplinary teams, or coordinating large-scale volunteer networks.

Familiarity with Institutional Review Board ( IRB ) guidelines, clinical trial ethics, and health disparity drivers within underrepresented populations.

Required License or Certification

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

Working Title

Working Title RCMI Community Outreach & Engagement Program Manager

Position Number

Position Number 007853

Recruitment Salary Range

Recruitment Salary Range commensurate with education and experience

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Time Limited - Full-time

Tenure Track No

FTE

If Time Limited, Appointment Length 02/28/2031

Organizational Division

Organizational Division College of Health and Human Sciences

Organizational Location

Organizational Location College of Health and Human Sciences

Organizational Unit

Organizational Unit College of Health and Human Sciences

Posting Number

Posting Number EPA3236

Open Date

Open Date 10/15/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search

Date Position Available

Date Position Available November 2026