Program Coordinator

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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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.

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing 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. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION
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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

The UNC Formerly Incarcerated Transition ( FIT) Program is a partnership between UNC Family Medicine, the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (which administers the state prisons), Federally Qualified Health Centers, County Departments of Health, and local reentry councils. Upon release from the state prison system, individuals are frequently without work, without health insurance, and without a medical home. The FIT Program aims to connect all formerly incarcerated individuals who have a chronic disease with a primary care provider. The program hinges on Community Health Workers ( CHW) making contact with individuals who are incarcerated with chronic disease prior to release, developing rapport, and helping put together a comprehensive reentry plan. Since its inception, FIT has taken on additional projects that align with the program's mission to improve health outcomes and decrease recidivism for formerly incarcerated people.

In 2022, the FIT Program launched a pilot, named FIT Wellness, to provide psychiatric and primary care services to individuals with serious mental illness ( SMI) releasing from prison in Wake County. Given the success of the pilot, the state has awarded the program with funding to continue the work in Wake County and expand services to Orange, Durham, and New Hanover counties. The UNC Department of Family Medicine seeks to hire a full-time Program Coordinator to help advance the Program's goals of reducing recidivism, improving health outcomes, and supporting reintegration. The FIT Wellness Program Coordinator will help coordinate the daily operations of the Program, including providing essential administrative, financial, programmatic, and research support, communicating with key community members, and assisting with expansion activities. This position will work closely with the FIT Wellness Program Manager, Medical Director, and community health workers on a highly interdisciplinary team.

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.

* Must have experience with project management project startups, or project implementation.
* Must have experience communicating with diverse audiences and building relationships with a variety of partners and constituents.
* Candidate must be able to demonstrate the capacity to manage multiple responsibilities of a confidential nature and exercise a high level of discretion and independent judgment and ability to work autonomously
* Must demonstrate strong time management skills and be able to prioritize timeliness in responding to internal and external partners.
* Candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent written and oral communication, and a strong attention to detail.
* Candidate must have proven administrative abilities and an understanding of the culture, policies, and procedures relevant to academic or community health programs.
* Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs.

* Knowledge of Public Health field and work experience in the field of public health management.
* Knowledge and experience in health issues related to criminal legal system involvement highly preferred.
* Experience working with individuals with serious mental illnesses.
* Experience with client assessment, treatment planning, conducting interviews/investigations, advising/counseling clients, and participating in health promotion and health education activities.
* Experience with grant management, budgeting, and continuous improvement.
* Skill in coordinating workflows, managing multiple priorities, exercising independent judgment, and communicating with diverse audiences.
* Proficiency in administrative tasks such as data management, scheduling, maintaining accurate records, and report generation.
* Familiarity with Epic and Qualtrics systems.
* Ability to draft professional written materials, communicate program information, and provide excellent verbal support to team members and stakeholders.

Not Applicable.

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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, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.