Program Coordinator, Office Of Interprofessional Health Initiatives

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Office of Interprofessional Education and Practice (OIPEP) serves as a liaison between the participating OIPEP Schools, University partners, and agencies and professional organizations at the state and national level. The goal of OIPEP is to oversee the creation, implementation, and dissemination of interprofessional education, research, and clinical experiences designed to enhance collaborative learning across the UNC system. The Office of Interprofessional Education and Practice is searching for an energetic, team-oriented individual to manage administrative duties and provide program coordination for interprofessional education and experiential learning at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Position Summary

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

The Office Administrator and Program Coordinator is a direct report to Director of Special Programs and works closely with the Associate Provost for Interprofessional Health Initiatives. This position will serve as the program administrator for two units the Office of Interprofessional Education and Practice (OIPEP) and the Office of Health Professions Advising (OHPA).

This position is the lead for administrative processes and ensures OIPEP and OHPA's day-to-day business continuity by providing comprehensive project/program management to faculty, staff, and students. This includes event planning and execution, communications, as well as financial and human resources assistance, serving as a liaison in the Health Professions Collaborative, serving as primary contact for the public. This position must analyze, prioritize, and keep track of multiple pieces of complex and often confidential information in order to make accurate, efficient recommendations regarding workflow, and provide facilitation and processing of information. All of the above must be done in line with priorities that adapt to evolving needs and demands from within the OIPEP, OHPA, and partners. This position will provide project/program management for educational initiatives at the OIPEP related to the interprofessional program services. This includes (1) developing and maintaining collaborative work relationships internally within the program, among strategic partners, and externally with affiliated partner institutions; (2) assessing and responding to key stakeholder needs; and (3) contributing to the development, planning, and implementation of new initiatives. This individual also provides leadership to work study students and supports the office staff.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Ability to engage with faculty, students, and staff.

• Demonstrated experience of strong interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills to maintain relationships with collaborators and stakeholders who are critical for Office and program success for both HPA and IPEP.

• Ability to be well organized, pays close attention to detail, has strong organizational project management skills, can work independently and on teams, can multitask and work on multiple projects at once.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and can manage social media accounts and design flyers via Canva or other systems.

• On occasion, programs and events occur during the evenings and weekends, this position must be flexible and able to attend these events as needed.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Relevant work experience is required.

• Proficiency with Learning Management Systems such as Sakai or Canvas.

• Experience with processing and documenting financial transactions (i.e. Concur).

• Knowledge or experience with interprofessional education and/or health professions advising.

• Experience with the University's Time Management Information System (TIM) and familiarity with Concur and other reimbursement/travel systems.

Required Licenses/Certifications Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements Special Instructions

H-1B sponsorship is not available for this position.

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