COE Program Manager

Overview

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. Chapel Hill offers diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including paid leave and health, life and retirement plans, with programs that support work/life balance.

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 discounts at select campus events and local services.

Primary purpose of organizational unit and context are described in the original posting.

• Department
  : SW-Research Projects-382000
• Career Area
  :
  Research Professionals
• Posting Open Date
  : 02/11/2026
• Final date to receive applications
  : 02/27/2026
• Open Until Filled
  :
  No
• Position Type
  :
  Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
• Working Title
  : COE Program Manager
• Appointment Type
  : EHRA Non-Faculty
• Position Number
  :
• Vacancy : NF0009523
• Full Time/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time Permanent
• FTE
  : 1
• Hours Per Week
  : 40
• Position Location
  :
  North Carolina, US
• Hiring Range
  : $80,000-$85,000
• Proposed Start Date
  : 04/01/2026

The Behavioral Health Springboard (BHS) at the School of Social Work, UNC Chapel Hill, links current research to initiatives in mental health and substance use disorder treatment systems. BHS offers curricula development, technical assistance, program consultation, and face-to-face and online educational programs. Collaboration between the university and the community is mutually beneficial for the exchange of knowledge and resources in a context of partnership and reciprocity.

These exchanges enrich scholarship and research, enhance curriculum, teaching and learning, prepare educated, engaged citizens, strengthen values and civic responsibility, address critical societal issues, and contribute to the public good. Our training resources, products, and experienced staff help organizations design effective service delivery systems and assist with transitions needed to implement evidenced-based practices for improved client outcomes and systems efficiencies.

BHS is seeking a highly skilled, experienced COE Program Manager to provide support to the NC Division of Child and Family Well-Being (NC DCFW)’s Center of Excellence Technical Assistance Program (COE-TAP). This role involves collaboration with multiple stakeholders including NC divisions and departments (DCF W, DSS, DMHDDSUS), Local Management Entity-Managed Care Organizations (LME-MCO), provider associations, providers, and family advocacy organizations. The COE Program Manager will serve as lead project manager on the development and establishment of the Center of Excellence Technical Assistance Program, lead cross-divisional professional learning communities, translate ideas and plans into digestible presentation material, collect and utilize programmatic performance data to inform strategic action and implementation plans, and apply research tools and policy formulation skills to new and revised NC initiatives.

The COE Program Manager will be responsible for task management and leadership for the Child Behavioral Health POD.

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, 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.

• Master’s degree in social work, human services,…