Assistant Managing Editor

Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
(30 hours a week within this window)

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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.

The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research seeks to improve the health of individuals, families, and populations by understanding the problems, issues, and alternatives in the design and delivery of health care services. This is accomplished through an interdisciplinary program of research, consultation, technical assistance, and training that focuses on timely and policy-relevant questions concerning the accessibility, adequacy, organization, cost, and effectiveness of health care services, and the dissemination of this information to policymakers and the general public.

The North Carolina Institute of Medicine ( NCIOM) Is an Independent, quasi-state agency that was chartered by the North Carolina General Assembly In 1983 to provide balanced, nonpartisan information on Issues of relevance to the health of North Carolina's population. The NCIOM convenes task forces, or working groups, of knowledgeable and Interested Individuals to study complex health Issues facing the state In order to develop workable solutions to address these Issues. Through an arrangement with the North Carolina Medical Society, the NCIOM co-publishes (with The Duke Endowment) the North Carolina Medical Journal.

The mission of the NCIOM Is two-fold:

To seek constructive solutions to statewide problems that impede the improvement of health and efficient and effective delivery of healthcare for all North Carolina citizens, and to serve an advisory function at the request of the Governor, the General Assembly, and/or agencies of state government, and to assist In the formation of public policy on complex and Interrelated Issues concerning health and healthcare for the people of North Carolina.

The NCIOM addresses this two-part mission through coordination and sponsorship of research, collection of Information on major issues, the analysis of viable options, and the development of consensus within the membership of the NCIOM and the various stakeholders with respect to particular Issues on a range of solutions which are in the best interests of the public.

The North Carolina Institute of Medicine, with The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is recruiting for a full time Research Assistant (RA) to assist in the management of NCIOM project activities and to provide research support.

The RA will work under the direction of Michelle Ries, MPH, President and CEO (Principal Investigator) of the NCIOM, and the Associate Director (AD), NCIOM, Ayana Simon. The RA will assist with the publication of the North Carolina Medical Journal by collecting and storing information on contributors and monitoring contributors' progress. The RA will support all facets of task forces and other projects planning, including organizing, implementing and evaluating activities and providing written documentation, under the supervision of the Pl/AD. The RA will compile and organize data from various sources for reports. The RA will
compile project information and synthesize research.

The RA will also be responsible for updates to the NCIOM and NCMJ websites, including data collection and report creation, and newsletter creation and distribution about NCIOM and NCMJ activities. The position requires substantial capacity to independently manage and coordinate research activities in addition to excellent writing skills. The RA will work with several groups of people, including providers, government agencies, professional associations, and other stakeholders and policy makers, and needs to have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. The person holding this position must be capable of working independently in a self-directed manner.

This will be a 3-year Time-Limited position.

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

- Strong communication skills
- Written/oral/and in-person communication with project participants; participating in regular project meetings; note taking during meetings; report writing
- Ability to work on multiple projects at once and a high level of organization
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

- Knowledge of or experience in public health, social behavioral sciences, communications, or a related field.
- Experience providing project and meeting support
- Knowledge of and demonstrated skills conducting literature reviews and secondary data collection
- Ability to use WordPress or other website content management system
- Knowledge of public health/health policy

Not Applicable.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.