Project Manager for Administrative and Vaccination Intervention Cores
- Employer
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Department:Lineberger Compr Cancer Center-426801
Working Title:Project Manager for Administrative and Vaccination Intervention Cores
Appointment Type:EHRA Non-Faculty Research
Position Posting Category:Research Professionals
Salary Range:Dependent upon Experience and/or Qualifications
Full Time/Part Time?:Full-Time Permanent
Hours per Week:40
Vacancy ID:NF0004969
Position ID:20038538
Posting Open Date:06/09/2021
Application Deadline:06/22/2021
Open Until Filled:No
Proposed Start Date:07/06/2021
Position Summary:UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and Gillings School of Global Public Health seek a full-time EHRA non-faculty Project Manager as part of a new 5-yr P01 Program Project Improving Provider Announcement Communication Training (IMPACT) led by Dr. Noel Brewer. The goal of IMPACT is to improve HPV vaccine communication and uptake among adolescents by expanding the impact of the Announcement Approach Training (AAT). The goal of IMPACT is to improve HPV vaccine communication and uptake among adolescents by expanding the impact of the Announcement Approach Training (AAT). AAT, developed by Dr. Noel Brewer, teaches providers to effectively recommend HPV vaccination and manage parents’ hesitancy to increase vaccination. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has included the AAT in their list of Evidence-Based Cancer Control Programs.
This Project Manager will support IMPACT’s Administrative Core led by Dr. Noel Brewer and Intervention Core led by Dr. Melissa Gilkey. The Administrative Core will provide overall guidance, administrative support, and fiscal management for the P01 Program Project and help our research projects and cores to build capacity for HPV vaccine communication interventions among primary care teams in healthcare systems. The Intervention Core will support the provider communication trainings that are part of the three intervention projects on HPV vaccine communication interventions among primary care teams in healthcare systems. The Project Manager will function as the primary staff member managing communication and coordination across IMPACT’s research projects and cores to achieve integration of their research activities and products. The Project Manager will coordinate the program’s operations, ensuring progress toward milestones and regular communication both with internal and external organizations, and administering the program’s internal pilot grant program. Primary responsibilities include overseeing the day-to-day operations of the program, developing project timelines and monitoring progress of the program’s activities, and overseeing IRB applications, progress reports to funders, managing budgets, planning and overseeing coordination of in-person and teleconference Executive Committee meetings, annual program retreats, coordinating our External Advisory Board, and providing support and direction for all involved in the program. The Project Manager will work closely with Drs. Brewer and Gilkey and project managers involved in other aspects of the Program Project and join a successful and award-winning cohort of scholars in Dr. Noel Brewer’s Health Cognition and Behavior Lab, https://noelbrewer.web.unc.edu/.
Completion of a master’s degree in public health, communication, psychology, or a related field is required.
Qualifications and Experience:A minimum of two years of work experience.
-This position requires demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple aspects of a large, federally-funded research study. Prior work experience with project management/coordination including planning and implementing complex public health research projects is preferred.
-The candidate must possess excellent verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills, and must possess the ability to work in teams and independently. Experience supervising research staff and/or interns is highly desirable.
-Strong project management skills, with demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, maintain attention to detail, and ensure work is performed in a timely manner – is required.
-Strong research management skills, such as administrating IRB applications, progress reports to funders, and budget management are highly desirable.
-Proficiency using computer software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
-Experience or interest in health communication and/or vaccination research is preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer :The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
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The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.
Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.
Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894
Total Student Enrollment: 30,011
Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States
Type of Institution: Public, four-year
Undergraduate Admission: 15,961
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,039
Total Student Enrollment: 26,000
Faculty: 3,000
Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent
Faculty/student ratio: 1/14
Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.
Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.
Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400
Class size: Barely five percent of undergraduate classes contain more than 100 students; two-thirds of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Forty-one percent have fewer than 20 students, including First Year Seminars, in which first-year students work closely with professors.
Sports and athletic programs: UNC is an NCAA Division I school with 28 varsity teams. Carolina is the proud home of the Dean Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, Carmichael Auditorium, Koury Natatorium, and many other fine athletic facilities. Students join more than 60 intramural and club sports, which include baseball, bowling, crew, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, tae kwon do, and ultimate frisbee. The Student Recreation Center offers weight training, aerobics, stair machines, and all the equipment you would expect to find at a great health club! Carolina offers a newly renovated outdoor pool and indoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and the longest zipline in America!
Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu
Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu
Special research institutes: Institute for Research in Social Science, Institute of Outdoor Drama, Morehead Planetarium, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Institute of Government, Institute of African American Research.
Career services: On-campus counseling, job fairs, résumé writing service, internships, placement services. www.unc.edu/depts/career
Technological facilities: Students find multiple uses for Carolina's state-of-the-art technological resources. They can access Carolina's computer services through Academic Technology and Networks, which manages academic computing, e-mail, microcomputing labs, interactive media presentation, video and classroom support, and a help desk. The MetaLab oversees the development of SunSITE, one of the world's busiest digital library and electronic publishing projects.
Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.
Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci
The Study Abroad program allows students to live and learn in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, and the Americas. www.unc.edu/depts/abroad
The Honors Program offers special seminars, research programs, and the chance to design your own independent studies. www.unc.edu/depts/honors
Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.
UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.
UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.
Through the First Year Seminars program, first year students will understand what it means to study at a premier research university. They will learn from faculty members and share in their research in seminars of no more than 20 students.
Life outside the classroom: More than 370 clubs, teams, and student organizations offer something for everyone! You can choose from among musical and dramatic performing groups, publications, ethnic and religious clubs, the Campus Y and other service organizations, fraternities and sororities, and pre- professional organizations. Whatever your interests, you will find others at Carolina who share them! www.unc.edu/depts/union/student/listintr.htm
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