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Training Specialist

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

$35.00/per hour

United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill

104 Airport Dr (Show on map)

Jul 11, 2025

Posting Information

Department	Health Behavior - 464001
Career Area	Academic Administration
Posting Open Date	07/11/2025
Application Deadline	07/31/2025
Position Type	Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title	Training Specialist
Position Number	20047669, 20071553, 20071554
Vacancy ID	S025732
Full-time/Part-time	Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week	18
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday, part-time
Position Location	North Carolina, US
Hiring Range	$35.00/per hour
Proposed Start Date	08/04/2025
Estimated Duration of Appointment	6 months not to exceed 11 months

Position Information

Be a Tar Heel!	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 that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit	The Department of Health Behavior is one of seven departments in the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina. Founded in 1943, the Department develops, and disseminates knowledge and interventions that promotes the health of individuals and communities. The Department's 25 faculty members have backgrounds in behavioral science, health education, international health, social and cognitive psychology, medicine, medical sociology, and communications, and are united by their commitment to the disciplines of public health together with the social and behavioral sciences.
Position Summary	Capstone Teaching Fellows provide course, team, and program support. Specific teaching fellow responsibilities include: Course Support Help develop and administer course materials. Maintain course Canvas sites and materials. Help create course communications. Coordinate logistics and materials for Capstone events. Assist with grading of course assignments. Answer students' questions and help address concerns. Help identify students who would benefit from additional help and/or outside resources. Help manage students', preceptors', faculty advisers', and accreditors' interests and priorities. Support feedback exchange and problem solving among Capstone parties. Help promote consistency across Capstone projects' depth, scope, and quality. Support ongoing quality improvement efforts. Team Support Read and respond to weekly updates from Capstone teams. Monitor teams' work plans to ensure project work is going according to plan. Provide technical support and direct teams to resources as needed. Provide feedback on draft deliverables. Support teams with conflict management and navigating professional relationships with peers, faculty, preceptors, and community members. Project Recruitment, Selection, and Matching Support (Spring 2026) Help identify and recruit potential community partners for AY 26-27. Assist with development of recruitment materials and project proposal form. Assist with proposal review process. Coordinate logistics and materials for sharing proposals with students and faculty. Assist with process for matching students and faculty to projects. Evaluation Support Support efforts to review literature, analyze data, and prepare Capstone evaluation presentations and manuscript(s).
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements	Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience	A background in the area of health behavior/health equity, social justice & human rights is required. Excellent communications skills (oral and written) is required.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience	Exposure to course work in Public Health; Health Behavior or Health Equity, Social Justice & Human Rights is preferred.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements	Must be able to attend Capstone ( HBHE 746/992) class in person from 11:00-12:15 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and participate in a weekly 1-hour teaching team meeting (format TBD). Additional hours will vary.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities	Not Applicable.
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Posting Contact Information

Office of Human Resources Contact Information	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.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement	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.