Community Engagement Project Manager

Community Engagement Project Manager University of North Carolina

• Chapel Hill $70,000
• 78,000 United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill 104 Airport Dr (Show on map) Apr 10, 2026 Posting Information Posting Information Department NC Institute for Public Health-468520 Career Area Research Professionals Posting Open Date 04/10/2026 Application Deadline 04/26/2026 Open Until Filled No Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) Working Title Community Engagement Project Manager Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty Position Number 20022732 Vacancy ID NF0009664 Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent FTE 1 Hours per week 40 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $70,000•78,000 Proposed Start Date 05/25/2026 Position Information 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 for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The mission of NCIPH is to collaboratively lead and foster innovative solutions to public health challenges in NC and beyond by creating systems, policies, and programs that work for all. Position Summary This is a professional position based in the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health's North Carolina Institute for Public Health in the Community Assessment and Strategy ( CAS) Unit as the Community Engagement Project Manager. The individual in this position will be responsible for providing robust project management for a number of public health practice projects including work related to NC foundational capabilities and regional preparedness center. The individual will be responsible for independent work as well as working with teams, at times leading teams. The individual in this position is required to interact with public health professionals from a wide range of service sectors, including local and state government. This position will provide project management and oversight of community-engaged work. Project management entails defining project or work stream strategy in partnership with the principal investigator and external partners, as well as developing project plans to achieve project goals and deliverables. This includes creating goals, processes, and protocols and tracking their progress. In addition, as project manager this position will manage the tasks of the project team, identifying staffing needs, and supervising temporary or student positions as needed.

The position will work with the PI and business office to build and monitor the project budget. The role also involves contributing to proposal development. This is a hybrid role requiring on-campus presence at least 1 day per week. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or comparable background in independent academic or instructional activities, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. This experience may be related to the direction/oversight of programs that focus the academic and research resources of a higher education institution towards community or regional issues. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience This position requires at least one year of work experience in a relevant field and a demonstrated ability to identify, initiate, and maintain relationships with traditional and non-traditional public health partners. This includes competency communicating via a variety of means, maintaining contact, and following through on stated responsibilities. This position requires demonstrated skills collecting and analyzing qualitative data, as well as experience managing projects or workstreams. Ability to meet in person with internal teams weekly and external partners occasionally. Travel within the state of North Carolina is required occasionally Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience A successful candidate will:

• Have excellent project management skills, be detail oriented, have a proven ability to work both independently and with a team, be able to manage small budgets, be familiar with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint) and be able to successfully manage relationships with funding organizations and community partners.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the social and economic drivers of health and have experience presenting health outcome data that is contextualized with respect to those drivers as well as a passion for individual and collective learning. In addition, may have the following preferred qualifications:
• Project Management Professional ( PMP) certification (or similar) and experience using project management software are preferred.
• At least five years' professional experience in state, local, or national public health.
• Training in a public health specialty.
• In-depth expertise in one or more areas of community health assessment, health impact assessment, community health improvement planning, resource/asset mapping, qualitative data collection and analysis, online survey collection, and quality improvement programs.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable. Special Instructions Position is hybrid with at least one day a week onsite. This role is required to be on site at UNC campus at least one day a week. Occasional travel is required. Visa Sponsorship isn't available for this position Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/315791 Posting Contact Information Department Contact Name and Title Lauren Schauer, Senior Program Manager Department Contact Telephone or Email lschauer@email.unc.edu Office of Human Resources Contact Information If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. 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.