Soc​/Clin Research Specialist - Journey

Posting Information

Department: SW-Research Projects-382000

Career Area: Research Professionals

Is this an internal only recruitment? No

Posting Open Date 07/30/2026

Final date to receive applications 08/13/2026

Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title Soc/Clin Research Specialist
- Journey

Salary Grade Equivalent NC15 / GN11

Working Title Soc/Clin Research Specialist
- Training and Administrative Coordinator

Position Number

Vacancy P021245

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Time-Limited

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment 1 Year

Hours per week 40

Work Schedule Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week

Work Location CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location North Carolina, US

Hiring Range $68,000-$71,000

Pay Band Information To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet .

Notice to Applicants This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

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 mission of the School of Social Work is to advance equity, transform systems, 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 Training and Administrative Coordinator will work closely with Dr. Paul Lanier, a distinguished professor at the UNC School of Social Work, on a project to build capacity and expand access to suicide prevention training for colleges and universities across North Carolina.

In this role, the coordinator collaborates with program leadership and partners to plan, coordinate, and deliver educational programs that provide high-quality, accessible learning experiences. Responsibilities include managing training schedules, registration processes, and course materials, while ensuring accurate tracking of participant enrollment, attendance, and completion.

To support successful program delivery, the coordinator provides logistical oversight for both in-person and virtual trainings and facilitates communication with internal and external stakeholders. This position also serves in a registrar support capacity by overseeing registration workflows, managing shared email inquiries, and maintaining accurate participant records. The coordinator tracks and monitors program outcomes, including enrollment, attendance, and completion data, and prepares reports to support program evaluation, continuous improvement, and grant reporting requirements.

The position contributes to the overall effectiveness of the program by supporting the implementation of research-informed educational offerings aligned with workforce and community needs, helping to advance operational excellence within the continuing education portfolio.

This position is considered a time limited position of one…