Program Associate, Health Equity Bonner Fellowship

Posting Details
Benefits of Working at UNCW
Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.

Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.

Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.

As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.

We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy,and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.

Recruitment Range
$38,193 - $42,436

Vacancy Number
S02567

Position Title
University Program Associate

Working Title
Program Associate, Health Equity Bonner Fellowship

Competency Level
Contributing

Home Department
CHHS - Dean's Office - 31500

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Health Equity Bonner Fellowship program isfunded by the New Hanover Community Endowment and will address the looming healthcare workforce shortage in our county. UNCW's College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) in collaboration with the Cape Fear Community College (CFCC), New Hanover County Schools (NHCS), Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, and the New Hanover Community Endowment (NHCE) have developed an implementation plan to transform the healthcare workforce in New Hanover County and our region. This 3-year project (with possible extension of an additional 2 years) will increase the number of registered nurses and other healthcare practitioners in our community through efforts to recruit, train, and retain nursing students with a commitment to working and living in our region. The plan calls for investments for the residents of New Hanover County to find pathways into local nursing education programs, remain in the area to establish careers and participate in lifetime learning opportunities with our local healthcare system. Each partner will bring resources and expertise to attract, support, recruit, train, and retain more nursing students (and other healthcare professionals).

College
College of Health and Human Services - 315 College

College/School Information
The Community Engagement unit within the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) serves as a core service unit for fostering partnerships, advancing workforce development, and promoting interprofessional education. Its primary purpose is to build and sustain strong, mutually beneficial relationships between CHHS and the community to address pressing health and human services needs. The unit creates opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to collaborate with community stakeholders through experiential learning, research, and service initiatives, thereby enhancing the impact of CHHS programs. The unit aims to support the mission of CHHS by aligning academic, service, and workforce goals with the health and priorities of the community, ensuring that CHHS remains a vital partner in regional health and community development initiatives.

University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Location of Workplace
Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Program Associate for the Health Equity Bonner Fellowship (HEBF) Program will play a key role in fostering leadership and community engagement across students, faculty, and staff. This position focuses primarily on coordinating and supporting the Health Equity Bonner Fellowship workshops, activities, partnerships, and overall program initiatives. Additionally, the Program Associate will assist with various community engagement efforts within the College of Health & Human Services (CHHS), working to integrate HEBF activities into the college's offerings.

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

Preferred education, professional skills and experience

• Degree in health and human services or related field
• Office environment experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Interest in health equity
• Experience interacting with diverse groups
• Desire to learn about the community
• Teamwork and independent work skills
• Background in service-learning or community service/engagement
• Commitment to personal and professional leadership development
• Willingness to learn and apply service-learning theory
• Initiative and attention to detail
• Ability to make independent decisions

Required Certifications or licensure
N/A

FTE
1.0 (40 hours per week)

Months Per Year
12 Months

Work Days
M-F

Work Hours
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Type of Position
Time-limited

Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited
12/01/2026

Position Number
8435

Job Posting Date
12/10/2024

Posting Close Date
12/19/2024

Number of Openings
Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants
This position is being recruited at the Contributing level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary will be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

External Link to Posting
https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/34468