Program Coordinator

Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

CNNC advances the capacity of immigrants and refugees by building bridges between immigrant populations and existing communities throughout NC via community-based outreach and advocacy, educational programming, research and evaluation, immigrant and refugee leadership development, cultural brokering, and educational opportunities for faculty and students.

Position Summary:

This position will be instrumental in the oversight and supervision of students and interns in the Thriving At Three program to insure Latino immigrant children in Greensboro have a positive and strong foundation from birth to three. It requires the coordination of volunteers and interns to deliver at-home services to at-risk families as well as educational group sessions. This position will manage grants and provide research and input to meet the goals of assisting immigrants and refugee populations thorough community-based outreach, advocacy, and programming.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Master’s in a Human Services discipline with coursework related to the area for assignment or a Bachelor’s with 3 years of experience is required.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish is required.
• 5 years of professional experience in working with immigrant populations and demonstrated experience of leadership skills to help manage and supervise AmeriCorps members, program staff, interns and volunteers is required.
• Experience working within a culturally diverse environment is essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A degree in Social Work is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally and pleasantly with individuals from a wide range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds and education levels
• Ability to work independently, solve problems creatively and seek resources to solve problems as needed.
• Ability to organize tasks and manage time as well as assist others in organizing their tasks and time.
• Ability to work as part of a team and lead a team.
• Computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Publisher.

Recruitment Range: Commensurate with Experience

Org #-Department: Ctr for New North Carolinians - 12409

Job Open Date: 10/22/2026

Job Close Date: 11/05/2026

Open Until Filled: No

FTE: 1.000

Type of Appointment: Permanent

Number of Months per Year: 12

FLSA: Exempt

Key Responsibility: Grant and Program Management

Percentage Of Time: 50%

Essential Tasks:

• This position will manage the overall coordination and execution of grants that provide program activities in the areas of parenting, child and educational development support to Latinx parents with children under the age of 5.
• Collaborate with CNNC staff to write grants related to the focus area and expand funding sources and services provided.
• This position will coordinate with the staff in the Division of Research and Engagement to ensure grant support is given as needed.
• Work with the office of Grants and Accounting related to compliance and reporting under the grants.

Key Responsibility: Implementation and home visitation oversight

Percentage Of Time: 25%

Essential Tasks:

• Implement and oversee home visitations and administration of the Ages & Stages questionnaire, Nurturing Parenting Curriculum and Raising a Reader program as outlined in grant.
• Provide individualized case management services appropriate to each client’s needs.
• Manage staff who work with clients receiving services to ensure timely responses and compliance.
• Identify community parenting and early childhood development needs and research, adapt, or develop curriculum and programming to meet community needs.
• Provide direct legal services for clients including: screening for eligibility, preparing and submitting applications and petitions, responding to requests for evidence, communicating with the National Visa Center, and problem solving.
• Stay current with changes in immigration law through continuing education.

Key Responsibility: Community Outreach and Collaboration

Percentage Of Time: 15%

Essential Tasks:

• Build relationships with stakeholders; and coordinate with faculty, community partners, and related CNNC projects to ensure grant guidelines are met and that research is developed to ensure meeting the needs of the immigrant population and grant guidelines.
• Lead and advise community stakeholders within the Latinx and larger communities to strengthen and support the Latinx population in Guilford County.
• Work to expand funding and support in surrounding counties.

Key Responsibility: Staff supervision, training and other duties

Percentage Of Time: 10%

Essential Tasks:

• Supervision of staff and volunteers.
• Train staff and community members and provide technical assistance as needed to meet goals and objectives.
• Serve as a member of the CNNC management team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Effort: Reading, Writing, Hearing, Talking, Standing, Sitting, Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions, Lifting-0-30 lbs.