Practice Assistant

Position is hybrid with at least one day a week onsite. This role is required to live in NC and reside within commuting distance of UNC campus. Occasional travel is required

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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.

NCIPH has a mission to collaboratively lead and foster innovative solutions to public health challenges in NC and beyond by creating systems, policies, and programs that work for all. NCIPH uses the expertise of our staff, partners and the UNC Gillings community to transform organizations, develop leaders, translate data to action and build capacity to improve public health. We envision a North Carolina where all communities are thriving and healthy.

The Practice Assistant, based in the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health's North Carolina Institute for Public Health ( NCIPH), will work directly with NCIPH team staff, managers, and external stakeholders. They will be responsible for providing implementation and evaluation support for the day-to-day activities of funded programs and projects under the purview of NCIPH.

Given the practice-based, applied research focus of NCIPH, the working title of this role will be Practice Assistant. The Practice Assistant will contribute to the Public Health Infrastructure Grant, the NC Local Health Department Accreditation ( NCLHDA) program, and other projects related to governmental public health. Their work will support the implementation of evidence-based strategies to improve public health foundational capabilities.

A successful candidate will work with diverse project teams on implementation, evaluation, and grant applications while also being able to work independently on tasks assigned to them. Assigned tasks will include, but are not limited to, project administration, internal and external team communication, partnership building, meeting preparation, task and milestone reporting, survey development and administration, data management and analysis, literature searches and synthesis, and report development.

The position is hybrid with at least one day a week onsite. This individual in this role is required to live in NC and reside within commuting distance of UNC campus. Occasional travel is required.

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Proven ability to collaborate with colleagues in a team-based project environment and implement team decisions independently.
Demonstrate strong attention to detail and organizational skills with an ability to manage strict deadlines and prioritization of activities.
Ability to understand the structure and constraints of different kinds of data, create and program data collection plans using Qualtrics, conduct database/data management plans, and data reporting.
Ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity and discretion.
Demonstrate sound evidence-based judgement and research skills.
Demonstrate strong communication skills and experience with professional communications to internal and external partners in agency leadership roles.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, professional staff, funders, and public health/health-related practitioners.
Proficiency in Zoom and Microsoft Suite applications, including strong knowledge in Outlook and Excel.

Experience with research or program planning and implementation
Experience creating, following, and improving Standard Operating Procedures, study plans/protocols, or equivalent.
Experience with live notetaking/record-keeping and capturing follow-up tasks.
Experience communicating with and convening diverse groups of leaders.
* Experience working with Asana project management software.

Not Applicable.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.