RCMI Community Outreach Program Coordinator

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Vacation and Sick Leave

Community Service Leave

State Health Benefits

NCFlex benefits

12 Paid Holidays

TSERS retirement

401k, 403b, 457b

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Campus discounts

Descripción de la vacante

North Carolina A&T State University, a leading public research institution, seeks a RCMI Community Outreach Program Coordinator to support administration, operations, and outreach for the NIH-funded RCMI Center. The role collaborates with leadership, investigators, community partners, and students to advance health disparities research and community engagement.

The position involves program management, grants oversight, data support, communications, and workforce development, reporting to

Formación

• Bachelor's degree and one year of related experience required.
• One year of professional experience in program administration or community outreach.
• Willingness to drive NCAT Mobile Unit when needed.

Responsabilidades

• Support administration, program management, and grants management.
• Provide data science support and assist with laboratory operations when needed.
• Coordinate communications, community engagement, and workforce development activities.
• Ensure compliance with NIH, university, and regulatory requirements.

Conocimientos

Program administration

Community coordination

Public health outreach

Community engagement

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred in public health

Descripción del empleo

Position Overview

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 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.

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.

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)

Job Details

• Working Title: RCMI Community Outreach Program Coordinator
• Position Number: 007855
• Recruitment Salary Range: commensurate with education and experience
• FLSA: Exempt
• Appointment Type: Time Limited - Full-time
• Tenure Track: No
• If Time Limited, Appointment Length: 02/28/2031
• Organizational Division: College of Health and Human Sciences
• Organizational Location: College of Health and Human Sciences
• Organizational Unit: College of Health and Human Sciences

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

North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative 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.

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.