Senior Project Manager, Public Health Arthritis Program

University of North Carolina at Asheville; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Asheville is seeking a Senior Project Manager for the CDC Arthritis Program to provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of a statewide initiative funded by CDC. The role focuses on expanding access to AAEBIs, promoting physical activity, and strengthening connections between healthcare systems and community programs.

The position requires coordinating multiple projects across NC, ensuring goals are met on time and within budget, with travel throughout the state.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or related field.
• Two years of project management or related experience.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects or partnerships.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and project/data management software.
• Ability to travel throughout North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of a statewide CDC Arthritis Program.
• Oversee implementation of CDC funding strategies to expand AAEBIs and promote physical activity.
• Foster partnerships across healthcare, public health, and community organizations in NC.
• Ensure goals are achieved on time, within budget, and in compliance with CDC requirements.

Skills

Project management

Organizational leadership

Meetings facilitation

Written & verbal communication

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Project management software

Job description

UNC Asheville is seeking a Senior Project Manager for the CDC Arthritis Program to provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of a statewide initiative funded by CDC. The role focuses on expanding access to AAEBIs, promoting physical activity, and strengthening connections between healthcare systems and community programs.

The position requires coordinating multiple projects across NC, ensuring goals are met on time and within budget, with travel throughout the state.