What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Project Coordinator position at Inside Higher Ed?
Department
PH Leadership and Practice - 468580
Career Area
Public Relations/Communications/Marketing
Posting Open Date
05/29/2026
Application Deadline
06/03/2026
Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Communications Project Coordinator
Position Number
20076627
Vacancy ID
S027557
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Temporary
Hours Per Week
40
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$43.85 per hour
Estimated Duration Of Appointment
6 months not to exceed 11 months
Be a Tar Heel!:
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 that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.
Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit
The Public Health Leadership Program is an interdisciplinary program offering a master’s degree and two active academic certificates. Our vision is to create public health leaders with the vision and ability to anticipate and solve future health challenges wherever they occur throughout the world. The Public Health Leadership Program offers a customized curriculum to meet the demands of busy practitioners in public health and medical care. We offer courses delivered through a combination of traditional classroom, online and hybrid formats, bolstered by practical, hands-on experience. In doing so, we create leaders who share a command of the latest technology and the most current public health approaches, who are adept at learning from their experiences, and who utilize these skills to create new opportunities for improvement.
Position Summary
North Carolina is home to approximately 700,000 Veterans making them about 8 percent of the state’s adult population. In 2023, four NC cities were listed as the best places in the US for Veterans to live (Lee, H. 2023), but Veterans live in all 100 counties, 80 of which are considered rural (www.rural.gov). NC is a desirable place to live, yet 60% of the state’s Veterans are not enrolled in VA healthcare. Veterans in NC are at increased risk of poor health outcomes when they lack access to the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) such as housing affordability, economic support, transportation costs and educational expenses (Taheri, et al. 2023).
The Communications Project Coordinator will be responsible for designing public health communication deliverables and activities for this large grant-funded project. The Communications Project Coordinator is required to interact with public health professionals within the project team. The individual in this role will design communications support for all teams within this public health project. Additionally, the individual will work with the Communications Project Manager in planning, strategy, and delivery of the communications plan.
This Role Will
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.
Management Preferences
Not Applicable.
PH Leadership and Practice - 468580
Career Area
Public Relations/Communications/Marketing
Posting Open Date
05/29/2026
Application Deadline
06/03/2026
Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Communications Project Coordinator
Position Number
20076627
Vacancy ID
S027557
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Temporary
Hours Per Week
40
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$43.85 per hour
Estimated Duration Of Appointment
6 months not to exceed 11 months
Be a Tar Heel!:
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 that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.
Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit
The Public Health Leadership Program is an interdisciplinary program offering a master’s degree and two active academic certificates. Our vision is to create public health leaders with the vision and ability to anticipate and solve future health challenges wherever they occur throughout the world. The Public Health Leadership Program offers a customized curriculum to meet the demands of busy practitioners in public health and medical care. We offer courses delivered through a combination of traditional classroom, online and hybrid formats, bolstered by practical, hands-on experience. In doing so, we create leaders who share a command of the latest technology and the most current public health approaches, who are adept at learning from their experiences, and who utilize these skills to create new opportunities for improvement.
Position Summary
North Carolina is home to approximately 700,000 Veterans making them about 8 percent of the state’s adult population. In 2023, four NC cities were listed as the best places in the US for Veterans to live (Lee, H. 2023), but Veterans live in all 100 counties, 80 of which are considered rural (www.rural.gov). NC is a desirable place to live, yet 60% of the state’s Veterans are not enrolled in VA healthcare. Veterans in NC are at increased risk of poor health outcomes when they lack access to the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) such as housing affordability, economic support, transportation costs and educational expenses (Taheri, et al. 2023).
The Communications Project Coordinator will be responsible for designing public health communication deliverables and activities for this large grant-funded project. The Communications Project Coordinator is required to interact with public health professionals within the project team. The individual in this role will design communications support for all teams within this public health project. Additionally, the individual will work with the Communications Project Manager in planning, strategy, and delivery of the communications plan.
This Role Will
- Build health communication and messaging capacity for telling the project’s story to multiple audiences.
- Serve as back up to the Communications Project Manager in a public information officer role for The Healthy Vets Community Project.
- Co-develop messaging, visuals and marketing tactics based on communications theories, frameworks, and best practices, including digital accessibility and emerging trends in health communication.
- Help The HVC Project team and community partners effectively create and disseminate information.
- Collaborate with project staff, students, and faculty, other communications experts, the Gillings communications team, contractors, and external partners to achieve set goals.
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.
Management Preferences
- Experience designing and managing dissemination of content for websites, social media, or email campaigns/listservs.
- Experience working in an academic or non-profit environment.
- Experience with software and tools used for designing and disseminating communications. Examples may include graphic design software (such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite), photography or photo editing tools (such as Adobe Photoshop), email design tools (such as MailChimp), video editing software (such as Vyond), social media platforms (such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram) and/or website design (such as WordPress, Dreamweaver, other HTML editing software).
- Knowledge of digital accessibility best practices or AP Style guidance.
- Experience using project management software.
Not Applicable.
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