GFRP/CHC Project Coordinator

Work Location: CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Hiring Range: $50,000 to $55,000 dependent on qualification

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Notice to Applicants: This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Since 1966, researchers at the Carolina Population Center have pioneered data collection and research techniques that move population science forward by emphasizing life course approaches, longitudinal surveys, the integration of biological measurement into social surveys, and attention to context and environment. We are also at the forefront of creating interdisciplinary training programs that integrate approaches from the social and biological sciences, building research capacity and training the next generation of scholars. Our faculty fellows address pressing research questions about population dynamics, fertility, health, mortality, migration, and the environment. Faculty come from multiple disciplines, benefitting from the cross-pollination of ideas. Our dedicated research and programming staff support fellows at every stage of project development, from conception through data collection or acquisition, analysis and dissemination, and project administration. https://www.cpc.unc.edu/about/

Position Summary

As a member of the Global Food Research Program (GFRP) and the and the Carolina Health Collective (CHC) team, the GFRP/CHC Project Coordinator reports directly to Lindsey Smith Taillie, Co-Director of both the GFRP and CHC. The GFRP/CHC Project Coordinator will have primary responsibility for supporting the Co-Director and coordination of business administrative operations for both GFRP and CHC. In this capacity, the position will manage administrative, record keeping, meeting and event planning, and financial operations, across multiple programs with multiple complex funding sources, with frequent direct engagement with teams from GFRP and CHC and external stakeholders including research partners, collaborators, media, and funders.

The GFRP/CHC Project Coordinator will support the Co-Director and both GFRP and CHC teams with publications, purchasing, and travel. This position will serve as liaison between the Co-Director. CPC, Service Centers, other UNC-CH departments and schools (including Gillings School of Global Public Health), and external constituents. This position will directly support and coordinate the Co-Director’s scheduling and calendars and is responsible for anticipating scheduling issues and making necessary changes for multiple programs with varying funding sources. As such, they must be politically astute in communicating with a wide range of individuals, and able to independently draft, edit, and disseminate internal and external communications, including emails, materials required for speaking engagements, and official correspondence.

The GFRP/CHC Project Coordinator will independently oversee the planning, organization, and coordination of meetings and events including stakeholder meetings, conferences, and annual events for both GFRP and CHC. The GFRP/CHC Project Coordinator will collect, format, and prepare documents required for publications including submitting manuscripts to journals in compliance with all formatting and submission requirements and procedures. This position will perform other key research administration aspects to ensure research activities continue to operate smoothly and efficiently. They must be able to creatively resolve problems in compliance with all appropriate university policies, procedures, and guidelines. This position will perform essential functions to onboard collaborators, speakers, visitors, new graduate students, and new GFRP/CHC employees. The workload of the GFRP/CHC Project Coordinator will include a variety of tasks, many that will require resourcefulness and independent problem solving to complete.

The GFRP/CHC Project Coordinator requires thorough knowledge of university and departmental business practices and procedures, including purchasing, event coordination/planning, travel coordination/planning, and more. The role involves interpreting university policies to manage and streamline GFRP’s daily business operations, ensuring all processes align with organizational goals. This position requires integrating policies and procedures with work units external to the organization, including collaborating teams at universities around the globe, funders, subrecipients, service and data vendors.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Management Preferences

• Knowledge of public health and academic research principles.
• Advanced experience managing communications, scheduling, and stakeholder engagement with faculty, staff, research collaborators, funders, and community partners.
• Experience with University financial and travel systems.
• Advanced editing and proofing skills.
• Experience with complex event planning and organization.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.