Program Manager

Posting Information

Department

Maternal and Child Health-464501

Career Area

Research Professionals

Posting Open Date

10/15/2026

Application Deadline

11/04/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Position Type

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title

Program Manager

Appointment Type

EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number

20025606

Vacancy ID

NF0010118

Full Time/Part Time

Full-Time Permanent

FTE

1

Hours per week

40

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$62,000 - $72,100

Proposed Start Date

11/16/2026

Position Information

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Founded in 1950, our Department of Maternal and Child Health is one of the world’s leading academic departments for research, teaching and practice. We are dedicated to improving the health of women, children and families – domestically and globally. Our teaching program provides students with broad exposure to maternal and child health population needs and priorities, as well as with the skills to become leaders of tomorrow. Currently the department has 31 faculty members, 20 of whom have primary appointments in Maternal and Child Health (MCH). Complementing these faculty are four emeritus members, and more than 65 adjunct faculty, many of whom hold leadership positions in MCH research and practice settings. Given the interdisciplinary nature of our department, faculty and staff research interests and activities span the full array of issues and areas of focus for the maternal and child health population. Our initiatives are designed to create new knowledge and directly improve the health of this population.

Position Summary

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.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Master’s or Bachelor’s and 0-2 years’ experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• 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

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, 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

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

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.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.