Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Training Specialist

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 UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing 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. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

The Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Training Specialist position located within the Cancer Research Training & Education Coordination ( CRTEC) and UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center Administration teams will provide high-level expertise in coordinating and managing training programs for predoctoral and postdoctoral students as well as develop and supervise educational programs and opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. This position will work closely with the CRTEC Program Manager in creating and managing training and educational programs to ensure trainees, interns, fellows, faculty, and staff have access to a broad range of learning opportunities.
The Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Training Specialist will also coordinate and facilitate the programs and will function as the contact for all communications related to their assigned programs. This position will also work closely with the CRTEC Program Manager, Associate Director and Assistant Director to develop and track budgets for these programs.
Ability to work with multiple departments and leaders across the Centers and within School of Medicine will be necessary. This position will also coordinate awareness of the programs to other departments, universities, collaborative groups, as well as with the local, state, and broader communities.

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

Project management and budget experience. Possess professional business communications skills with proficiency in tools such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook. Proficiency using MS productivity applications such as Excel, Word, Power Point, and OneDrive. Ability to independently make sound decisions and multi-task with weekly and monthly deadlines. Ability to assess and resolve complexed and non-routine problems and inquires as needed.

Program management experience
Budget development experience
Healthcare experience

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.