Job Description:

Department:

Womens Health Resrch Ctr-425201

Career Area:

Research Professionals

Is this an internal only recruitment?:

No

Posting Open Date :

10/21/2024

Application Deadline:

10/28/2024

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title:

Soc/Clin Research Specialist - Journey

Salary Grade Equivalent:

GN11

Working Title:

Community Engagement Manager

Position Number:

20067657

Vacancy ID:

P019738

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited:

Full-Time Time-Limited

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment:

3 years

Hours per week:

40

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8am - 5pm)

Work Location:

CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$63,875 - $72,000

Pay Band Information:

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see
the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

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 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.

Position Summary:

THIS IS A TIME-LIMITED POSITION WITH AN ESTIMATED DURATION OF 3 YEARS.

The Community Engagement Manager will work closely with the Project Director, Project Manager, Project Assistant, Data Manager, two Nurse Coordinators, and graduate research assistants who comprise the Administrative Core. This position will primarily coordinate with the co-investigators leading the Community Engagement Core to plan and execute workplans, achieve project milestones, and produce high-quality deliverables. The manager will provide leadership to graduate research assistants assigned to the Community Engagement Core by appropriately delegating tasks and responsibilities, and by providing constructive feedback and guidance. Additionally, this individual will collaborate with members of the Administrative Core to co-develop patient and clinic-facing education materials and support the day-to-day operations of the ACHIEVE study. Finally, the Community Engagement Manager will actively nurture and manage the ACHIEVE Coalition, which includes research team members, prenatal care clinic providers and staff, patients, and representatives from community-based organizations. This role also involves leading the development and continued engagement of two Patient Action Groups (PAGs), a Spanish-speaking PAG and a Black-identifying PAG. Duties include: Outreach Recruiting community-based organizations, advocates, and patients who have experienced high blood pressure during pregnancy to serve on the ACHIEVE Coalition and/or Patient Action Groups. Monitor coalition and PAG member attendance at meetings and encourage participation and engagement as needed.Communicating with potential and current community partners regarding the vision, mission, goals, and objectives of ACHIEVE. Leading coordination activities and the facilitation of patient engagement and participatory research activities.Contributing to community-facing content on the ACHIEVE website and quarterly project newsletters and provide advisement on communications using a community engagement and health equity lens. Administrative: Coordinating with the Administrative Core personnel to complete subcontract and independent contractor paperwork and invoices, and to plan the Community Engagement Core's annual budget. Draft budget justifications and budget modification requests as needed.Planning and coordinating ACHIEVE's Coalition and PAG meetings and events, both virtual and in-person.Contributing to the monthly and annual reports to sponsors by providing detailed summaries of PAG and Coalition activities, efforts to recruit and engage individual and organizational partners, and the development of community/patient education materials.Collaborating with the Administrative Core to plan and execute the dissemination of data collection surveys to PAG and Coalition members, and to collect other community engagement-related data as part of the ACHIEVE study protocol. Overseeing the planning and execution of the Community Engagement Core's workplan, coordinating within the Community Engagement Core and across other ACHIEVE cores to achieve project milestones and ensure high-quality deliverables are produced on time, with support from the Community Engagement Core leads and the Project Coordinator. Traveling to local in-person meetings with community members, the ACHIEVE coalition,, and study personnel. Occasionally supporting on-site events at study clinics as needed by gathering informed consent, assisting with event setup, and recording attendance.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Required qualifications: Experience in community engagement role or setting.


Required competencies: Comfortable working in an ethnically, culturally, and racially diverse environment. Excellent collaboration, relationship-building, and interpersonal communication skills. Fluency in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and other project-related software. Demonstrated ability to work under broad direction with considerable initiative. Strong interpersonal skills.


Required experience includes: Coordinating and planning projects. Recruiting community organizations or members to participate in research projects. Meeting facilitation and event planning. Navigating research protocols and processes such as scheduling interviews and obtaining informed consent. Maintaining documentation on community engagement activities for planning and reporting purposes.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Preferred Qualifications: Dedication to public health research; an interest in or familiarity with health equity. Previous research experience and/or familiarity with community-engaged research. Experience translating research concepts into understandable, accessible lay language. Content expertise in maternal and child health.
Preferred Competencies: Skilled in collaborating with a range of academic and community partners from diverse backgrounds. Experience collaborating in an interdisciplinary environment and coordinating across multiple internal and external teams.


Preferred Experience: Working as part of a large, complex study team with multiple internal and external partners. Writing for diverse audiences.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

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