University Program Specialist

UNC-Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC-Chapel Hill is seeking a dedicated coordinator to lead the department’s educational and academic initiatives and ensure successful execution of programs and events. You will manage timelines, engage stakeholders, and support faculty and learners.

In this role, you will collaborate with alumni and development teams to strengthen relationships and advance departmental priorities, contributing to a dynamic university environment in North Carolina.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coordination for the department’s educational and academic initiatives.
• Manage project timelines, stakeholder engagement, and operational planning.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Education support

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Optional and Required Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Optional Documents

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