Post-Doctoral Fellowship Coordinator

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm availability

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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.

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

The T32 Fellowship Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Fellowship training program in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation's Program on Integrative Medicine funded through the NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Healthcare ( NCCIH). The T32 Fellowship Coordinator assists the Fellowship Directors, in developing and maintaining the educational quality of the training program and ensuring compliance with NCCIH-approved standards and other regulatory requirements. The FC functions as a liaison between the Fellowship Directors, and the fellows, UNC T32 Office, and other programs/departments, and must be knowledgeable about operational activities in other departments available to the fellows.

The T32 Research Fellowship in Complementary and Integrative Healthcare is currently in its third year of its fourth 5-year cycle. The Fellowship is approved for a total of five predoctoral or postdoctoral fellows and currently has two funded supplemental fellowships. Predoctoral fellowships are approved for up to 5 years and postdoctoral fellowships are approved for 2-3 years. The Fellowship Coordinator position is the primary staff person responsible for assisting in the in-depth recruitment, application screening, and selection process and works side-by-side with the Fellowship Directors to maintain a high-quality program. NCCIH fellowships are highly competitive, thus making it a challenge to recruit and retain the highest caliber of trainees. This position interacts with national and international residency candidates and plays a highly visible, critical role in marketing and public relations for the department and the University.

This person must have an excellent understanding of how to develop and implement educational programs, events, and conferences. This position will also be responsible for recommending coursework and other educational opportunities to trainees. This position will be responsible for collection of feedback for trainee performance as well as faculty teaching. This requires high level organization skills, communication, professionalism, attention to detail, and use of modern education technology. The Fellowship Coordinator ensures NIH T32, and Departmental policies and procedures are enforced and that the fellowship remains compliant with national standards.

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

Recent administrative experience working in academia, healthcare, or other related environment. Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe, and other related applications.

Demonstrated ability to work independently with strong time management skills. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills are required for the role to function as part of a team and for ongoing customer satisfaction. The role requires an organized, detail-oriented, and flexible individual, capable of managing competing priorities and projects.

Candidates with previous experience as a program coordinator are highly desirable.

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.

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

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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, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.