Program Manager

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 01 Dec 2021

Posting Information
Department Kenan Institute of Private Ent-331600
Career Area Other
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Posting Open Date 11/23/2021
Application Deadline 12/01/2021
Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Soc/Clin Research Specialist - Advanced
Salary Grade Equivalent GN14
Working Title Program Manager
Position Number 00062147
Vacancy ID P013979
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Time-Limited
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment 3 year time-limited
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. 
The Kenan-Flagler Business School is currently testing a remote/hybrid work model as part of a larger University pilot program. This position is eligible for remote/hybrid work through December 31, 2021, with the possibility of extension.
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $59,000 - $61,000
Pay Band Information
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Established in 1985 by Frank Hawkins Kenan, the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise is a nonpartisan business policy think tank affiliated with the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. The nonprofit institute and its affiliated centers convene leaders from the private sector, academic community and government to build a greater understanding of how entrepreneurship, economic development and global commerce can work for the public good. The institute leverages best-in-class research to develop market-based solutions to today’s most complex economic challenges. In doing so, the institute aims to support businesses and policies that better the lives of people in North Carolina, across the country and around the world.
Position Summary
This position will be responsible for independently designing and implementing a new program that provides assistance to manufacturing firms across the state of North Carolina by leveraging resources from the University system. This program will create strategies to raise capital and increase production in the manufacturing sector, which is a priority of the state of North Carolina and matches NCGrowth’s mission of creating good jobs for people in rural or disenfranchised communities. To have a successful program, this position will lead an inter-institutional advisory board that includes leadership of North Carolina State University’s Industrial Extension, the NC Department of Commerce and other relevant state agencies. This position will also independently lead research to identify national best practices that will help inform and shape this new program that will be shared with other University Centers across the state. A priority for this position will be to develop growth strategy programs for North Carolina’s tourism and service industries in these rural communities. This program will assist business owners in research and competitive analysis to help increase their brand awareness and expand their growth. The person will create and write original reports, slide presentations, and/or other media to effectively communicate their strategies to our rural NC tourism and service businesses.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience with project management is required with experience in one or more of the following areas is required: marketing, consulting, finance/accounting, IT/data management, general management, operations, industrial engineering, strategic planning, applied economic development research, professional writing, disaster recovery, asset mapping, economic development, economic impact analyses, public policy, procurement, or local government.
Excellent writing skills and superior presentation skills in both large group settings and one on one. This Position requires the ability to communicate effectively with business, government, and university leaders such as CEOs, Mayors, County Managers, Tribal Administrators, and University Presidents
This position will serve eastern North Carolina; candidates should live a commutable distance to Greenville, NC. There will be regular travel 3 hours or more per week that may run into the evenings and some weekends required. Must have the ability to travel/commute to the areas the position serves.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Highly Preferred Experience
-At least three years of related experience.
-Graduate degree in business, planning, policy, industrial engineering, public administration, or related fields.
-Professional networks in the business, non-profit, local government, and/or university administration sectors in North Carolina or South Carolina.
-Working proficiency in Spanish.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements Evening work occasionally, Weekend work occasionally
Special Instructions
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
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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, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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