Workstream Coordinator

Flexible work arrangements, including virtual / hybrid work locations, are an integral part of the School of Medicine’s Working Forward initiative.

As such, this position’s work location is designated as hybrid. Please note that the designated work location is subject to change based on the unit’s business needs.

The Statewide North Carolina Workforce for Health Initiative will provide a forum for health employers, workers, educators, regulators, policymakers, and others throughout North Carolina to convene, discuss challenges and opportunities, share best practices and lessons learned, identify potential solutions and metrics for success, and monitor progress toward developing, training and sustaining the health workforce required to meet population health needs.

Feedback from extensive stakeholder interviews indicates the desire for immediate solutions to these urgent problems, and support for a forum to share emerging best practices and assistance in identifying practical solutions.

There is broad consensus that sustained collaborative work will be necessary to create a statewide plan and system of workforce development that meets the needs of the population and prioritizes whole-person care, including the social drivers of health.

The Workforce for Health Initiative was recently recognized as a state nursing workforce center by the National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers.

The Workstream Coordinator (WC) position will be responsible for managing resources across multiple projects, with a leading role on topics related to the nursing workforce and a supporting role on other projects.

The WC will be responsible for project activities that include communicating regularly with staff and the Director, as well as outside stakeholders including legislators, executive branch leaders, health system executives, association executives and others.

The WC will lead and coordinate large and small group meetings, proposal writing, and report writing and will partner with the Policy Researcher and Data Analyst on background research and data analysis and presentation.

The position will coordinate with the Director and Business Officer in fulfillment of administrative and reporting requirements for grants and contracts.

The position requires substantial capacity to independently manage and coordinate effective group processes, research activities, production of deliverables, and project timelines.

The position will require substantial communication and coordination with a variety of individuals across sectors and organizations.

The WC must be able to develop plans for project implementation and completion, developing and monitoring progress metrics, and coordinating with colleagues and external stakeholders / partners.

The WC must be experienced with literature review, group facilitation and public speaking, synthesis, and professional writing.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment;

or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Prior experience in research, policy and / or health initiatives, including experience coordinating research activities, facilitating effective group processes, and managing a complex project.

This position requires a substantial capacity to work independently. Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and writing skills are required.

Also important is the ability to think critically and creatively, to help plan the work of others, and to work collaboratively with others.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Strong preference for experience in nursing with an interest in health, education, and workforce policies.

Required Licenses / Certifications Special Physical / Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities