Program Manager

Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Vacancy ID: NF0010118

Salary Range: $62,000 - $72,100

Position Summary/Description:

The Program Manager coordinates day-to-day activities for the National MCH Workforce Development and Training Center, a HRSA -funded cooperative agreement. The Center provides robust training and resources to strengthen the MCH public health workforce. It aims to improve the health of women, children and families by supporting the workforce’s ability to implement federally and state-funded programs, including the Title V program.

The Program Manager provides project coordination and administrative leadership to ensure successful implementation of all grant-funded activities. This position works closely with the Center’s leadership team (Principal Investigator, Deputy Director and Director of Learning) to manage operations and coordinate activities with internal and external stakeholders, including UNC faculty and staff, subcontractors, independent consultants and national organizations involved in public health workforce development. In addition to program management and coordination, the position is also responsible for: Center team support, stakeholder engagement and communication, program operations and continuous quality improvement, and administrative support.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Public Health ( MPH ) or a related field

• Experience managing federal grant-funded programs

• Experience supporting workforce development, training programs, or academic-practice partnerships

• Experience planning and coordinating learning events, national meetings and multi-partner initiatives

• Experience or relevant educational training in maternal and child health ( MCH )

• Experience working in or providing training/technical assistance for MCH Title V programs

Essential Skills:

• Professional experience in public health, program management, or a related field

• Demonstrated program management experience, including coordination of complex tasks, timelines, and internal and external stakeholder relationships

• Demonstrated problem-solving and adaptive leadership skills

• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools

AA/EEO Statement:

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.