Community Engaged Research Coordinator

UNC-Chapel Hill•Chapel Hill, NC

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

Flexible work arrangements, including virtual/hybrid work locations, are an integral part of the School of Medicine’s Working Forward initiative. As such, this position’s work location is designated as hybrid. Please note that the designated work location is subject to change based on the unit’s business needs. The Community Engaged Research (CEnR) Coordinator will serve as the primary liaison between the NC CEAL research team and community stakeholders across the state, leading strategic efforts to build and sustain collaborative partnerships that advance research and educational outreach. The ideal CEnR coordinator is someone who has experience working with diverse stakeholders, understands research methods and interventions, strong time management and organizational skills, effective communicator, and can assist with the development and implementation of program plans. The Community-engaged research coordinator will be administered by both the Community-Campus Partnerships for Health and UNC Chapel Hill and reports to the program manager to assure seamless planning and execution of tasks.

Requirements

Experience in community engagement, coalition building, or partnership development
Demonstrated experience facilitating multi-stakeholder groups and building consensus among diverse partners
Proven track record of developing and maintaining relationships with community organizations, government agencies, and/or healthcare systems
Experience working across diverse communities, including rural and underserved populations
Experience with community-engaged research or education outreach programs
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences
Demonstrated knowledge of research methods and principles of community engagement in research
Program planning and evaluation experience
Knowledge and demonstrated ability in scientific writing and project reporting
Strong facilitation skills with ability to guide productive discussions and navigate complex group dynamics
Strategic thinking and ability to develop and implement long-term engagement plans
Ability to travel extensively across the state
Strong communication skills and use of communication tools (e.g. e-newsletters)
Proficiency with virtual meeting platforms and collaboration tools
Understanding of evidence based interventions
Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in public health, community development, social work, education, or related field.
Previous progressive experience working in community engagement or related field
Experience with community-engaged research principles and practices and research methods
Knowledge of the state’s geographic, cultural, demographic, and community landscape
Coalition building and management experience
Experience in implementation science
Established relationships with community stakeholders across the state of North Carolina
Experience managing budgets and grant-funded projects
Bilingual/multilingual skills
Experience with evaluation and assessment of community engagement initiatives
Familiarity with academic research processes and institutional structures