Job Details
Department: SW-Research Projects-382000
Career Area: Research Professionals
Posting Open Date: 09/18/2026
Application Deadline: 10/01/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Position Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title: Regional Liaison
Appointment Type: EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number: 20078648,20078701, 20078702
Vacancy ID: NF0010049
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Permanent
FTE: 1
Hours per week: 40
Position Location: North Carolina, US
Hiring Range: $63,000-$64,500
Proposed Start Date: 11/02/2026
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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.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:
The mission of the School of Social Work is to advance equity, transform systems, and improve lives. The School's curriculum supports the mission and recognizes the uniqueness of the region served, including concerns for disadvantaged, vulnerable, and oppressed individuals, families, and communities. Classes provide rigorous and evidence-based content, and give students the opportunity to explore theory, learn intervention skills and engage in challenging dialogue with colleagues. The School works to become the leading school of social work for impact – generating knowledge with powerful and positive consequences.
The School of Social Work offers M.S.W. and Ph.D. degrees. Dual degrees are offered in Law, Public Health, Public Administration, and Divinity (with Duke University). The faculty members of the School of Social Work have strong collaborative relationships with many campus units such as the Schools of Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, Law, Government, Education, and the Department of City and Regional Planning as well as University Centers and Institutes such as the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, the Carolina Population Center, the Center for Developmental Sciences, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, and the Institute on Aging. We also maintain dynamic relationships with community agencies, state and federal government, and research groups in the Research Triangle Park and across the U.S.
To learn more about the School of Social Work, please visit our website at https://ssw.unc.edu/.
Position Summary:
The School of Social Work (SSW) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for three (3) Regional Liaisons for the Public Service Leadership Program (PSLP) funded by 'The Workforce is Here: How to Support Thriving Communities and Healthy North Carolina Children, Individuals, Families, and Elders via Social Work Interventions and Research' grant program. This initiative plans to develop and offer a statewide, three-tiered public service certificate for both pre-service students at the high school, community college, undergraduate, and master's levels as well as in-service practitioners currently employed in public sector social work settings. The purpose of these certifications is to spark interest in pursuing public sector career opportunities and, for those already engaged in the social work workforce, to add a credential to enable career progression and acquired competencies of advanced skills. Each certificate will encompass a core set of common elements: a degree and/or curriculum enhancement to leverage foundational instruction; a tuition-free credential, with curriculum development and instructional costs incurred and covered through the initiative; emphasis on direct service; content focused on North Carolina's critical service delivery areas; a virtual delivery model to enhance accessibility; and a co-instruction model of university faculty, agency professionals, and individuals with lived experiences.
This is a TIME-LIMITED position for one year and any extension is contingent upon available funding. This recruitment seeks to hire three Regional Liaisons, two of which will be situated in eastern NC and one central NC (e.g., the Triad, Research Triangle, or Charlotte-Mecklenburg). The Regional Liaisons will report to the Assistant Dean for Workforce Development and serve as the primary point of contact for enrolled PSLP participants in their assigned region. Regional Liaisons will support, within their assigned region, the development and implementation of PSLP's: 1) admissions and recruitment processes; 2) curriculum and academic program evaluation; and 3) resilience and well-being support across all program levels for prospective pre-service and in-service participants. These positions will play a key role in the collection and tracking participant admissions data, program learning data, and engagement in various in-person, virtual, and asynchronous program learning activities. The Regional Liaisons will also contribute to the development of marketing materials, facilitate information sessions, and provide on-ground, on-site coordination, and support for in-person training events, conferences, and outreach events.
This hybrid position will be required to provide on-site and in-person support to PSLP participants and coalition partner campuses within their assigned region. The candidates selected for this position must reside within a commutable distance of at least one of coalition partner campuses within their assigned region and be willing to support the other coalition partner schools and programs. The position will require up to 25% travel to in-state NC human services organizations and partnering NC Social Work Coalition universities. Additionally, there may be required travel to Chapel Hill, NC for in-person meetings, statewide conferences, and other convenings to support the implementation of the PSLP.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Master's or Bachelor's and 0-2 years' experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:
- Proficiency in using online learning platforms and digital tools for virtual program delivery (e.g. Zoom, Teams, Mentimeter, BigBlueButton).
- Ability to manage workload both independently and collaboratively without immediate or direct supervision.
- Ability to think critically and use conflict resolution skills to solve complex logistical problems involving diverse populations (e.g. schools, community-based nonprofits, university).
- Approachable, calm style to encourage open communication across essential partners.
- Experience with post-secondary recruitment and admissions processes.
- Working knowledge of NC social work education programs and areas of practice.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:
- Degree in social work, education, counseling, or other human services related field.
- Experience working in at least one of the five critical service domains: (1) child and family services; (2) mental and behavioral health; (3) health, aging and caregiving; (4) intellectual and developmental disabilities; and/or (5) service to justice system involved individuals.
- Experience using implementation science tools and strategies.
- Experience using data to evaluate program effectiveness and to develop continuous improvement and strategic action plans.
- Experience communicating and managing conflict across diverse varied workforce populations, essential partners, and settings.
- Experience with academic advising for post-secondary education settings
- Experience with classroom-based instruction for in-person and online learning environments.
- Ability to work collaboratively with academic institutions, adult students, working professionals, and other stakeholders
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:
Not Applicable.
Organization
The nation's first public university is at the heart of what's next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina's nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.
Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.
Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894
Total Student Enrollment: 30,011
Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States
Type of Institution: Public, four-year
Faculty: 3,000
Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent
Faculty/student ratio: 1/14
Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.
Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.
Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400
Class size: Barely five percent of undergraduate classes contain more than 100 students; two-thirds of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Forty-one percent have fewer than 20 students, including First Year Seminars, in which first-year students work closely with professors.
Sports and athletic programs: UNC is an NCAA Division I school with 28 varsity teams. Carolina is the proud home of the Dean Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, Carmichael Auditorium, Koury Natatorium, and many other fine athletic facilities. Students join more than 60 intramural and club sports, which include baseball, bowling, crew, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, tae kwon do, and ultimate frisbee. The Student Recreation Center offers weight training, aerobics, stair machines, and all the equipment you would expect to find at a great health club! Carolina offers a newly renovated outdoor pool and indoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and the longest zipline in America!
Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu
Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu
Special research institutes: Institute for Research in Social Science, Institute of Outdoor Drama, Morehead Planetarium, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Institute of Government, Institute of African American Research.
Career services: On-campus counseling, job fairs, résumé writing service, internships, placement services. www.unc.edu/depts/career
Technological facilities: Students find multiple uses for Carolina's state-of-the-art technological resources. They can access Carolina's computer services through Academic Technology and Networks, which manages academic computing, e-mail, microcomputing labs, interactive media presentation, video and classroom support, and a help desk. The MetaLab oversees the development of SunSITE, one of the world's busiest digital library and electronic publishing projects.
Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.
Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci
The Study Abroad program allows students to live and learn in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, and the Americas. www.unc.edu/depts/abroad
The Honors Program offers special seminars, research programs, and the chance to design your own independent studies. www.unc.edu/depts/honors
Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.
UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.
UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.
Through the First Year Seminars program, first year students will understand what it means to study at a premier research university. They will learn from faculty members and share in their research in seminars of no more than 20 students.
Life outside the classroom: More than 370 clubs, teams, and student organizations offer something for everyone! You can choose from among musical and dramatic performing groups, publications, ethnic and religious clubs, the Campus Y and other service organizations, fraternities and sororities, and pre-professional organizations. Whatever your interests, you will find others at Carolina who share them! www.unc.edu/depts/union/student/listintr.htm
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