University Program Specialist

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a University Program Specialist to support the Orthopaedics department in Chapel Hill, NC. This is a part-time temporary role (10 hours per week) with an hourly rate of $28.00–$30.00.

The position provides leadership and coordination for educational and academic initiatives, managing timelines, stakeholder engagement, and event planning, while supporting faculty, trainees and alumni to advance departmental priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and coordination for the department’s educational and academic initiatives, ensuring successful execution of programs, events and strategic projects.
• Manages project timelines, stakeholder engagement, and operational planning while supporting faculty, trainees and learners.
• Partners with alumni and development teams to foster engagement, strengthen relationships, and advance departmental priorities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Department:

Orthopaedics - 414601

Career Area :

Other

Posting Open Date:

10/30/2026

Application Deadline:

11/02/2026

Position Type:

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title :

University Program Specialist

Position Number:

20079173

Vacancy ID:

S028212

Full-time/Part-time:

Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week:

10

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Estimated Duration of Appointment:

6 months or longer

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary:

Provides leadership and coordination for the department’s educational and academic initiatives, ensuring successful execution of programs, events, and strategic projects. Manages project timelines, stakeholder engagement, and operational planning while supporting faculty, trainees, and learners. Partners with alumni and development teams to foster engagement, strengthen relationships, and advance departmental priorities.

Minimum Education and Experience 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.

Management Preferences:

Prior experience in academic environment

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.