Program Coordinator

• Providing academic and career advising, and identifying internships, graduate programs and job opportunities.
• Working with the leadership group to monitor students' academic and research progress, and design and implement intervention strategies for students who need help in academic performance.
• Mentoring students through summer internship application process and grant writing, connect students with faculty mentors and outside internships or summer research opportunities, and prepare students for transitioning into PhD or MD/PhD programs.
• Working with the leadership group to design and lead team building, group dynamics, and collaboration skills programs.
• Coordinating a peer-mentoring program with first- and second-year students.
• Leading a professional development course for students and additional programming throughout the academic term.
• Serving as an advocate and liaison for scholars with various university departments and outside organizations.
• Planning and coordinating Summer EXCELERATOR (our summer transition program) for first year students. Has equal responsibility with other program coordinators.
• Supervising residential staff (Residential Program Assistants) during the Summer EXCELERATOR program.
• Work with other program staff, Executive Director, Registrar's Office, and faculty to coordinate course requests and priority registration.
• Coordinate with the Office of Student Conduct and report to program leadership for making decisions about student eligibility to participate in the program.

• University application and enrollment procedures
• Graduate admissions procedures and testing requirements
• University provided student services
• Office software products, presentations, and basic statistical methods
• Researching and finding appropriate internship
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws and regulations related to grant processes
• Record-keeping and report preparation methods and tools
• Principles of providing work direction and guidance to others

• Work in a collaborative team environment working with faculty, staff, and administrators, taking advantage of their expertise, experience, knowledge, connections, and stature
• Motivate Scholars and hold them accountable to program goals
• Participate in development of the CSS program with the Program Committee
• Provide timely information to individuals and groups as requested
• Apply the policies and procedures of the university and the grant project initiatives
• Maintain records and prepare required reports
• Prepare and administer expenditure projections and alternatives
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Interface in a professional manner with outside agencies, universities and businesses
• Collaborate with university personnel and key project staff to track program effectiveness based on milestones for student success

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.