The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Collaboration Coordinator - West
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, North Carolina, us, 27497
University Background
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.
Position Summary The Collaboration Coordinator West will foster collaboration and advocate for Family Voice & Choice in partnership with other service delivery systems, State agencies, and other relevant stakeholders, including the Department of Public Instruction and SAMHSA‑sponsored national agencies with a focus on the western region of NC.
The Collaboration Coordinator also will work to establish a formal network or directory of different family, youth, and/or young‑adult‑led organizations or roles within organizations across the State. This network or directory will help to facilitate future additional collaboration and coordination of individuals working to elevate the voice and perspectives of families, youths, and young adults across the state and make it easier to identify who is engaged in this work within North Carolina.
The dedicated Coordination and Collaboration role within the Family and Youth Support and Education Program will be critical to the program’s ability to support local and State Collaboratives, while also remaining true to the SOC Values and Principles.
Minimum Qualifications
Relevant post‑Baccalaureate degree required; for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or background in independent academic or instructional activities, a relevant undergraduate degree and 3 or more years of relevant experience will be accepted as substitution.
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 requires 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Applicants who are certified or eligible to be certified as a Certified Family Peer Specialist is preferred.
Applicants who have experience working in a leadership role related to Youth and/or Family Peer Support and/or Education and applicants living in the western part of NC is preferred.
Recruitment Range Commensurate with Experience
Organizational Information Org #-Department: Center‑Youth‑Families & Comm - 11504 FTE: 1.000 Type of Appointment: Permanent FLSA: Exempt Open Until Filled: Yes
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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.
Position Summary The Collaboration Coordinator West will foster collaboration and advocate for Family Voice & Choice in partnership with other service delivery systems, State agencies, and other relevant stakeholders, including the Department of Public Instruction and SAMHSA‑sponsored national agencies with a focus on the western region of NC.
The Collaboration Coordinator also will work to establish a formal network or directory of different family, youth, and/or young‑adult‑led organizations or roles within organizations across the State. This network or directory will help to facilitate future additional collaboration and coordination of individuals working to elevate the voice and perspectives of families, youths, and young adults across the state and make it easier to identify who is engaged in this work within North Carolina.
The dedicated Coordination and Collaboration role within the Family and Youth Support and Education Program will be critical to the program’s ability to support local and State Collaboratives, while also remaining true to the SOC Values and Principles.
Minimum Qualifications
Relevant post‑Baccalaureate degree required; for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or background in independent academic or instructional activities, a relevant undergraduate degree and 3 or more years of relevant experience will be accepted as substitution.
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 requires 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Applicants who are certified or eligible to be certified as a Certified Family Peer Specialist is preferred.
Applicants who have experience working in a leadership role related to Youth and/or Family Peer Support and/or Education and applicants living in the western part of NC is preferred.
Recruitment Range Commensurate with Experience
Organizational Information Org #-Department: Center‑Youth‑Families & Comm - 11504 FTE: 1.000 Type of Appointment: Permanent FLSA: Exempt Open Until Filled: Yes
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