Carolina Population Center · 1 month ago
Community Engaged Research Coordinator
North Carolina, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$38/hr - $40/hr
1+ years expThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a global leader in higher education, dedicated to innovative teaching, research, and public service. The Community Engaged Research Coordinator will act as the primary liaison between the NC CEAL research team and community stakeholders, focusing on building partnerships that enhance research and educational outreach.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary liaison between the NC CEAL research team and community stakeholders across the state
Lead strategic efforts to build and sustain collaborative partnerships that advance research and educational outreach
Assist with the development and implementation of program plans
Qualification
Required
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
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
Develop and maintain a repository of community-engaged research resources
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Preferred
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
Benefits
Exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts
Savings on local child care centers
Special rates for performing arts events
Company
Carolina Population Center
The Carolina Population Center (CPC) is a community of outstanding scholars and professionals associated to create new knowledge about population size, structure, and processes of change.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase