Program Manager

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

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About The Position

The Program Manager coordinates the day-to-day activities of the National MCH Workforce Development and Training Center, a HRSA-funded cooperative agreement. The Center provides training and resources to strengthen the maternal and child health (MCH) public health workforce and support its ability to implement federally and state-funded programs, including Title V, with the aim of improving the health of women, children, and families.

The Program Manager provides project coordination and administrative leadership to support successful implementation of grant-funded activities. The role works closely with the Center’s leadership team—the Principal Investigator, Deputy Director, and Director of Learning—and coordinates operations with internal and external stakeholders, including UNC faculty and staff, subcontractors, independent consultants, and national organizations involved in public health workforce development. Responsibilities also include Center team support, stakeholder engagement and communication, program operations and continuous quality improvement, and administrative support.

Requirements

• Professional experience in public health, program management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated program management experience, including coordinating complex tasks, timelines, and internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and adaptive leadership skills.
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) or a related field.
• Experience managing federal grant-funded programs.
• Experience supporting workforce development, training programs, or academic-practice partnerships.
• Experience planning and coordinating learning events, national meetings, and multi-partner initiatives.
• Experience or relevant educational training in maternal and child health (MCH).
• Experience working in or providing training or technical assistance for MCH Title V programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activities of the National MCH Workforce Development and Training Center.
• Provide project coordination and administrative leadership to support implementation of grant-funded activities.
• Work with the Principal Investigator, Deputy Director, and Director of Learning to manage operations and coordinate activities.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including UNC faculty and staff, subcontractors, independent consultants, and national organizations.
• Support the Center team, stakeholder engagement and communication, program operations and continuous quality improvement, and administration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed