GEDC Director

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 07 Mar 2024

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Emergency Medicine-411201
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 02/06/2024
Application Deadline 03/07/2024
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title GEDC Director
Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty Research
Position Number 20027350
Vacancy ID NF0007793
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent
FTE 1
Hours per week 40
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Proposed Start Date 03/01/2024

Position Information


Be a Tar Heel!
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.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
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.
Position Summary
Organization Overview
The Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative (GEDC) is a national initiative developed in 2016, comprised of 9 leading health systems, all with a commitment to the dissemination and advancement of geriatric care within the Emergency Department (ED). Jointly funded by the John A. Hartford Foundation (JAHF) and West Health (WH), the sole mission of the GEDC is to:
Transform, catalyze, and evaluate interdisciplinary best practices for the optimal emergency care of older patients.
To accomplish its mission the GEDC is establishing a coordinating center (GEDC CC) to coordinate, organize, and collaborate with national organizations and interdisciplinary professionals in geriatrics and emergency medicine to advance the mission of the GEDC. While the GEDC CC will provide overarching coordination, multiple national organizations are being asked to take a leading role(s) based on their strengths, capacity and experience to advance specific objectives of the GEDC. We are seeking a Program Director (PD), in partnership with the GEDC Principal Investigators (PI’s) to collaboratively develop, manage, and lead the GEDC CC.
The Program Director (PD) will report to the GEDC Co-Principal Investigators (Co-PIs) in supporting the GEDC CC in developing, organizing, coordinating, implementing, and executing projects and activities that our focus on the GEDC mission of transforming, catalyzing, and evaluating best practices in interdisciplinary geriatric emergency care. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic, cross-functional, multi-organizational environment that supports transformation of geriatric emergency care and organizes external partnerships.
This position is based in Chapel Hill, NC at the University of North Carolina. The PD will also attend regular team meetings at GEDC sites and other locations as needed. This is a full-time role for the duration of the grant (3 years) with the potential to continue past the duration of the grant pending additional support and development of a sustainability strategy.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
  • Clinical Emergency Medicine experience.
  • Must have excellent people and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
  • Graduate degree (i.e., MBA, MPA, MPH, or related field) is preferred .
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
  • Communicates ideas and information clearly, simply, and appropriately for the situation and audience.
  • Interest in new technologies or ability to assess new technologies a plus.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and willing to take a stance.
  • Team player and able to adapt quickly to new areas of focus.
  • Strong ability to interact and collaborate with all levels of management and cross-functional teams.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
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Posting Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title Kelly Armstrong
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
Office of Human Resources Contact Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
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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