GME Associate Director

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.

The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research seeks to improve the health of individuals, families, and populations by understanding the problems, issues, and alternatives in the design and delivery of health care services. This is accomplished through an interdisciplinary program of research, consultation, technical assistance, and training that focuses on timely and policy-relevant questions concerning the accessibility, adequacy, organization, cost, and effectiveness of health care services, and the dissemination of this information to policymakers and the general public.

The Associate Director assists the Project Director in strategic planning and overseeing daily operations of the Rural and Underserved Graduate Medical Education Technical Assistance Center at UNC Chapel Hill. Responsibilities include administrative duties, strategic planning, project management, and facilitating collaborations with internal and external stakeholders. The Associate Director ensures center activities align with institutional goals and that projects are completed on time and to high standards.

Key Objectives:
- Collaborate with leadership to set and drive center vision, operations, and research strategy.
- Translate strategy into actionable goals and annual plans.
- Oversee operations, employee productivity, and foster an inclusive team culture.
- Manage recruiting, onboarding, development, and retention of staff.
- Ensure compliance with UNC and funder regulations.

Roles and Responsibilities

Leadership and Management:
- Assist Project Director in setting strategic goals and direction.
- Lead program and research teams, providing guidance and supervision.
- Build relationships with team members, funders, and stakeholders.
- Align team efforts with UNC's and TA Center's goals for growth and success.
- Act as contact in Director's absence; represent center internally and externally.
- Analyze operations and identify improvements.

Project Management:
- Oversee technical assistance programming and research evaluation projects, ensuring timely deliverables.
- Collaborate with faculty and partners to secure research funding.
- Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and reporting requirements.

Research Development:
- Assist in designing and implementing research initiatives, identifying new project opportunities.
- Promote interdisciplinary research with internal and external partners.
- Lead and support publication, policy brief, and presentation development and delivery on evaluation and research findings.
- Mentor staff and students in research and reporting skills.

Grant Writing:
- Help identify and pursue governmental, non-governmental, and private funding opportunities.
- Assist in writing proposals, managing budgets, and maintaining funder relationships.

Data and Reporting:
- Oversee data management and analysis.
- Prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders, including university leadership, government agencies, and industry partners.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Foster and maintain partnerships with healthcare organizations, universities, research groups, industry organizations, and funders.
- Manage the organization of workshops, conferences, and events to promote center activities and collaborations.

Administrative Duties:
- Manage daily operations, including budgeting, resource allocation, and staff.
- Assist in TA Center recruiting, training, and performance management.

Compliance and Ethics:
- Ensure compliance with UNC and funder policies, regulations, and ethical standards.

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or comparable background in independent academic or instructional activities, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. This experience may be related to the direction/oversight of programs that focus the academic and research resources of a higher education institution towards community or regional issues.

- Experience managing workforce development and/or technical assistance program.
- Experience designing and conducting program evaluation and research projects.
- Excellent relationship management skills, strong writing and editing skills, excellent project management skills, familiarity with Microsoft suite applications for information sharing and communications.

- Strong knowledge of Graduate Medical Education ( GME) and/or health workforce development and expansion processes and regulations (especially in underserved settings).
- Five or more years of project management preferred.

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, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.