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(e.g., mental health clinician(s) co-responding with or responding in lieu of a police officer to crisis calls), a feasibility assessment for a project assessing the impact of pretrial services in North Carolina, and a project assessing the implementation of holistic defense in North Carolina public defender offices. These projects include both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Duties include:
• Assisting Lab staff in obtaining administrative data (including court, police, dispatch, and jail records)
• Cleaning and coding data
• Linking data sources to create analytic datasets, conducting analyses, and interpreting findings
• Assisting with developing survey instruments and interview protocols
• Conducting outreach to gather survey responses
• Cleaning and analyzing survey data
• Conducting document review
• Performing additional background research as needed to support ongoing projects
The Research Assistant frequently will collaborate with other Lab team members, including the Lab’s Data Analyst, Data Manager, Project Manager, Research Director, and Director, as well as affiliated researchers and stakeholder clients.
Depending on the candidate’s skills and interests, they may take on other tasks as other project or organizational needs arise.
We are currently seeking 1-2 highly qualified Graduate Research Assistant(s) to contribute to three dynamic projects. The first project, supported by an R01 grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), leverages cancer registry linked Medicare data to unravel the intricacies of early cancer diagnosis, understand the importance of emergency presentations, and improve health disparities. The second project, with funding from AcademyHealth, delves into the diverse routes to diagnosis among patients diagnosed with 16 different cancer types in North Carolina. Lastly, our third project, conducted is a Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Diagnostic Excellence Initiative award in collaboration with Baylor University, focused on uncovering drivers of diagnostic delays among patients diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancers.
Under the direct supervision of Dr. Caroline Thompson (Associate Professor of Cancer Epidemiology; caroline.thompson@unc.edu), the selected applicant(s) will support the generation and communication of scientific findings from the projects. The duties of the GRA will include: attending team meetings, performing literature reviews, statistical analysis, and preparation of scientific abstracts and writing manuscripts.

• Proficiency in programming and conducting analyses in Stata or R
• Experience with cleaning, managing, and analyzing large datasets (experience with criminal justice data preferred)
• Experience conducting qualitative research such as survey research, interviews, and document review
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to synthesize complex information
• Ability to work in a nonpartisan, nonadvocacy environment

CareYaya is backed by leading organizations like the AARP, RRF Foundation for Aging, Atrium Health, and other large healthcare systems around the country. Importantly, CareYaya charges no fees to families – it’s completely free to use.

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We’re growing rapidly and are looking for students to join as a Patient Care Assistant.

Benefits include: 
- Get direct patient care hours 
- No prior certifications required 
- Meaningful work experience and 1x1 care helping elders in the community and advancing health equity
- Experiences that make great essays for grad school applications
- Collaborate closely with top healthcare systems (Atrium Advocate Health, Duke Health, Mass General, Emory Health) 
- Top caregivers get letters of recommendation from physicians for Med/PA/Nursing/other graduate schools

No certifications required

TAs are expected to attend the lectures and participate in:

* Weekly team meetings
* Office hours on two different days (1 hour each).
* Conduct review sessions.
* Develop test questions.
* Test preparation and revisions.
* input grades.
* Promote and moderate in-class activities.
* Manage course canvas site.
* Communicate with students.
* Problem-solving
* Applicants could be considered to perform as TA and Discussion Leaders (refer to the corresponding job post).

PhD, MS, or MPH student in the area of Nutrition or equivalent

will increase awareness of Peace Corps Volunteer opportunities on campus and in the surrounding community through a variety of recruitment activities, including, but not limited to: delivering class or club presentations, tabling in public, high-traffic areas on campus and/or at career fairs, organizing and facilitating application workshops and retention events, and developing relationships with key stakeholders on campus.
Depending on campus activities and recruitment events, evening and weekend hours may be required.
This position reports dually to Peace Corps and University Career Services.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Distribute agency approved brochures, posters, visual aids, and other Peace Corps recruitment materials to individuals, groups, associations, faculty, and targeted populations.
• Present class talks or presentations, including presentations to targeted diverse populations on campus.
• Complete application workshops, which coincide with Peace Corps’ application deadlines.
• Staff recruitment tables (e.g., university career fairs, other events with similar goals and/or tabling public, high-traffic areas on campus)
• Organize and facilitate retention events (e.g., send-off/welcome back volunteer parties, friends and family events, Peace Corps Week celebrations, and/or RPCV panels).
• Hold relationship-building meetings (weighted toward early in the fall semester) with different key on-campus and community stakeholders that align with Peace Corps’ six sectors with the intention of gaining access to students.
• Hold relationship-building meetings with key on-campus diversity departments and leaders (multicultural/diversity offices, student transfer offices, student life offices, scholarship program offices, club leaders, Greek leaders, etc.) with the intention of gaining access to students.
• Post and hold at least 10 regular office hours per week to meet with potential and current applicants.
• Digitally collect leads at events, or as directed by the designated P.C. representative.
• Input partnership information, meetings, and other pertinent details into specific Peace Corps systems, or as directed by the designated P.C. representative.
• Meet application and lead goals set by the Peace Corps
• Write and submit mid-year and final year reports.
• Complete mandatory virtual or in-person Strat trainings
• Respond to Peace Corps and campus staff in a timely manner, as well as attend regularly scheduled meetings initiated by the Peace Corps and campus staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position requires candidates have strong organizational and communication skills, including the ability to see tasks through to completion with little supervision, as well as demonstrated event planning, public speaking, and partnership-building experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• Returned Peace Corps Volunteer
• UNC Graduate Student as of August 2024
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills as this position requires a great deal of public speaking.
• Ability to work independently.
• Confidence in networking and outreach

Total hours per week will vary since participant recruitment is variable – there is NO guarantee of hours every week.

The UNC Nutrition Obesity Research Center – Behavioral Assessment Core (located in the UNC Gillings School of Public Health) is seeking a part-time Research Assistant for immediate hire (June 2024) thru Spring 2025. Must be available in the summer (locally). Position will be phone interviewing research participants about their diet and entering information into a nutritional database.  Position will be eventually be remote (must have good internet access) after in-person (on UNC campus) training.

Knowledge of basic cooking techniques, background in nutrition, computer use, and some phone and research experience preferred.

Must have good internet access
Spanish Speaking is preferred, but not required!

including NAMI North Carolina and NAMI National. NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots, volunteer supported mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NWC’s vision is a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where mental health is valued, and individuals affected by mental health challenges have access to quality resources to live healthy, fulfilling lives. We have been in operation for over 37 years in Wake County.

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Program Manager plays an important role in he strategic vision of the organization. This Program Manager ensures that our cities and communities are served through quality educational programming and support services that further the mission of NWC. The position also promotes a collaborative and inclusive culture where volunteers feel valued and respected. Volunteers are critical to the successful functioning of the organization. A successful candidate in this position will be able to cultivate relationships and multi-task efficiently. This is an individual contributor position without direct supervisory responsibilities.
See attachment for more information.

Familiarity with NAMI at the affiliate, state, or National level is preferred.
Passion for NAMI Wake County’s mission, vision, and values.
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Lived experience, personally or with a family member or friend, is a plus.
A background with nonprofit organizations is a plus.
Event planning experience is a plus.
Flexibility to work occasional nights and weekends
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to pass a criminal background check.

The Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) seeks an enthusiastic graduate student to provide part-time administrative and programmatic support for CFE’s faculty leadership programs, support for University Mentoring Awards and the Summer Writing Group program. The position will report to the Communications and Outreach Coordinator.
The position responsibilities will include assisting with recruitment; communications with staff, partners, and faculty; creation and management of Canvas resource sites; scheduling meetings; setting up, attending, and orchestration of Zoom sessions; managing surveys; and other similar tasks.
The Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) is UNC-Chapel Hill’s pan-university faculty development center. The CFE provides programs that support and advance faculty through the various stages of their careers in their roles as teachers, researchers, leaders, and mentors, and connects them to resources across the University. The Center also facilitates University-wide responses to educational challenges and issues, and develops, evaluates, and encourages the best practices in faculty support, recruitment, retention, and assessment.
% time Responsibility
35 Program coordination and administration for CFE Leadership and Summer Writing Group programs, including assisting with recruitment; scheduling meetings; setting up, attending, and managing Zoom events; preparation of workshop materials (presentation slides, workbooks, etc.); and coordination of pre- and post-surveys.
30 Communications, including program announcements; designing flyers and newsletter announcements; and detailed email communication with staff, campus partners, faculty, and leadership.
15 Creation and management of Canvas resources sites for different programs.
15 University Mentoring Awards administrative support and coordination.
5 Other similar administrative tasks and support for CFE events.

• Administrative experience
• Event planning
• Document preparation and management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledgeable in Qualtrics
• Familiarity with Canvas and WordPress a plus
• Dependable, focused, diligent, and self-motived
• Ability to work independently, both on site and remotely (if needed)
• Excellent communication skills, written, oral and interpersonal
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work both Fall 2024 and Spring 2025
Preferred Qualification
• Pursuing a Master’s or doctoral degree
• Basic understanding of academic initiatives and UNC faculty environment
• Creativity for content development, events planning, and supporting initiatives
• Ability to work through Summer 2025