Youth Training Coordinator

Overview

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No.

1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

The Center for Youth, Family, and Community Partnerships ( CYFCP ) builds the capacity of families, service providers, researchers, teachers, and communities to promote the well-being of children and youth. In partnership with colleagues from across the university and the community, the center carries out basic, applied, and action research; translates research into effective programs and practice; infuses community perspectives into university research and teaching;

facilitates strategic problem-solving processes; and promotes programs, practices, and policies that yield positive outcomes for children and their families.

The Youth Training Coordinator will provide leadership and coordination for the training, credentialing, and technical assistance offerings within the Family and Youth Support and Education Program. The types of peer training that will be offered include both formal and informal training opportunities that will be interactive and use best practices in adult education for both in-person and online training opportunities. The Youth Training Coordinator will work with their program team members to develop the trainings and certifications, for local and State partners will be in line with national certification and training standards (e.g., the National Federation of Families’ National Family Peer Specialist Certification).

• Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• This position requires that the employee has relevant lived experiences related to personal and/or caregiving/family experience with a Serious Emotional Disturbance for at least 12 months.
• This position required that employees have experience working in some form of paid or unpaid Youth/Family Peer Specialist, Navigator, Partner, or other similar roles.
• Applicants should be able to demonstrate experience with skills in the following areas: written and verbal communication skills, organization, and cross-agency collaboration and coordination.

• Certification as a Certified Family Peer Specialist.
• Candidates who have experience working in a leadership role related to Youth and/or Family Peer Support and/or Education is preferred.

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range Commensurate with Experience

Org #-Department

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/09/2025

For Best Consideration Date

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

FTE

FTE 1.000

Type of Appointment

Type of Appointment Permanent

If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.

Number of Months per Year

Number of Months per Year 12

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

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Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 40%

Key Responsibility

Youth Peer Specialist Training, Credentialing, and Technical Assistance Coordination

• Develops and sustains a training and credentialing curriculum for Youth Support Partners, Youth Navigators, and Youth Partner Coordinators.
• In partnership with local family organizations, provides workshops addressing the mental health needs of children and…