Job Information
University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill Research Project Manager in NC-Chapel-Hill, United States
Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Vacancy ID: NF0008511
Salary Range: $55,100 - $82,600
Position Summary/Description:
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC -Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
The UNC Injury Prevention Research Center ( IPRC ) is seeking an Injury & Violence Prevention Project Manager & Evaluator to meaningfully contribute to the design, operation, and evaluation of multiple injury and violence prevention projects. This position will be devoted primarily to managing projects that build capacity for practitioners in the fields of systems thinking, shared risk and protective factors, and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). This role will be responsible for organizing and implementing training programs with Safe States Alliance, the NC Department of Health and Human Services and other external partners. The Project Manager will work on multi-disciplinary teams to plan and produce virtual and in-person training programs. Additionally, this position will work alongside the Managing Director of Training and Education to plan and manage a suite of events and professional development opportunities for UNC -Chapel Hill students, staff, faculty, and partners across a range of injury and violence prevention topics.
What You’ll Do
Manages various aspects of training and capacity building programs for injury & violence prevention professionals across North Carolina, including tracking and updating project budgets, developing meeting agendas, facilitating team meetings, and tracking project progress
Plans and presents training on ACEs, systems thinking, and shared risk and protective factors
Manage student assistants, planning their weekly tasks and providing feedback. Train new students on work methods and practices.
Leads the development of reports and other scholarly articles for training and capacity building programs.
Build and maintain relationships with program team members and key partners involved in the design and implementation of injury & violence prevention training programs.
Manage project communications, including communications with training program applicants, developing and disseminating program informational and recruitment materials (both digital and print).
Plan and produce virtual and in-person events including online and in-person training sessions.
Develop, implement, and evaluate training and professional development opportunities for UNC Chapel Hill students, staff, faculty, and partners in different injury and violence prevention topics.
To be successful in this job, you will excel in these areas:
Project management skills: You can build systems for yourself to stay on top of multiple concurrent projects and keep tasks from falling through the cracks. You plan backwards to make deadlines for yourself. You attend to details, noticing and fixing errors that others might overlook. You are proactive and not afraid to ask for help or clarification when you need it.
Communication skills: You organize information clearly & concisely when communicating – whether writing an email or taking notes during a meeting. You communicate well with others, including sharing context and asking questions to understand others’ perspectives.
Facilitation skills: You have active listening skills and familiarity with the principles of adult learning. You are comfortable facilitating groups on a wide range of activities and topics.
Technical skills: You have experience managing listservs. You can quickly learn new platforms & technologies as needed for your work. You have experience hosting meetings on Zoom and developing online surveys (e.g., Google Forms or Qualtrics).
Education and Experience:
Prior knowledge of or experience in ACEs, systems thinking, injury and violence prevention science.
Prior experience managing projects in an academic setting.
Demonstrated comfort facilitating groups on a wide range of activities and topics.
Experience in building and maintaining partnerships with collaborators, such as government agencies, community organizations, and advocacy groups.
Has experience programming digital forms/surveys (e.g., Google Forms or Qualtrics).
Essential Skills:
Project management skills and the ability to build systems to stay on top of multiple concurrent projects.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to design and lead program evaluations.
Experience managing listservs.
AA/EEO Statement:
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.