RCMI Community Outreach Program Coordinator

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Greensboro (NC)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 65,000

Full time

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Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for E

Community Service Leave

Aetna – State Health Benefits of North

NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible SPAs

12 Paid Holidays

TSERS – Retirement

Optional 401k/403b

Employee Assistance Program

Campus Recreation Center Discount

University Bookstore Discount

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University seeks a RCMI Community Outreach Program Coordinator to support health disparities research and program operations for NIH-funded initiatives focused on brain health and cardiometabolic diseases. The role collaborates with center leadership, investigators, students, and partners to ensure efficient administration and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree with at least one year in program administration or community outreach,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience.
Experience in program administration, community coordination, or health research.
Willingness to drive NCAT Mobile Unit to community events (CDL not required).

Responsibilities

Provide research administration and program management for NIH-funded RCMI Center.
Coordinate grants management, data support, and community engagement activities.
Oversee communications, workforce development, and evaluation tasks.

Skills

Program administration

Community coordination

Public health outreach

Health research

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in health sciences

Job description

Posting Details

Classification Information

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 Program Coordinator. 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 Program Coordinator for the RCMI, and the Community Engagement Core ( CEC ) and the Center of Excellence for Integrative Health Disparities and Equity Research ( CIHDER ) provides vital program administration, project coordination, and operational management. Reporting directly to the Community Outreach & Engagement Manager, the Coordinator manages the day-to-day workflow of community engagement initiatives, coordinates public health activities, and helps develop new stakeholder partnerships. The position focuses on creating, promoting, and managing community health education events designed to enhance the engagement of poorly resourced populations in health activities and research studies.

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 Centersin 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.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Minimum of one (1) year of professional experience related to program administration, community coordination, public health outreach, health research, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

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

Master of Public Health, Master of Science in Health Education, Master of Science in Nursing, or a related health sciences graduate degree.

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.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

EPA3237

Open Date

10/15/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positionsremaining posted after this date are continuing to acceptapplications, but may close at any time. Applications received bythis date will receive full consideration, applications receivedafter this date may receive consideration depending upon the statusof the search

Date Position Available

November 2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity andAffirmative 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, nationalorigin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, politicalaffiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexualidentity.

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