Social/Clinical Research Assistant

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; some travel that may include evenings and/or weekends.

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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.

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 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 prepare tomorrow's healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

The Program Assistant supports the implementation of the North Carolina Psychiatry Access Line (NC- PAL) programs within the UNC Hub by providing entry-level support across research, data, and program operations. The role contributes to program evaluation efforts through data collection, management, monitoring, and reporting, and plays an active role in supporting quality improvement initiatives and stakeholder communication. The individual will help develop training, outreach, and academic materials, while also supporting day-to-day program needs such as inventory management, funder documentation requirements, and coordination of outreach and recruitment activities. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with internal teams at UNC and collaborate with external partners, including Duke University and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services ( NCDHHS).

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

This position requires prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer, with or without accommodation. Occasional lifting of light materials (up to 15 pounds) with or without accommodation may be required. Occasional local travel may be needed to support meetings, trainings, or events.

Not Applicable.

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.

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.