Assistant Director of ncIMPACT

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ncIMPACT Initiative was developed by the SOG in 2017 to help public officials in North Carolina navigate critical policy challenges across a wide range of topics, including health, education, economic development, criminal justice, public finance, and the environment. This is achieved by providing civic leaders across the state with sound data, high-quality research, and rigorous analysis. ncIMPACT works closely with policymakers and other leaders to share evidence-based insights and creative policy options. ncIMPACT also enhances leaders' understanding of innovative practices in North Carolina, the United States, and worldwide.
The SOG recognizes the importance of an educational and work environment where all individuals are respected and valued. To that end, we are strongly committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. For more information about the School's commitment to diversity, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page: https://www.sog.unc.edu/resources/microsites/diversity-and-inclusion.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

This position is contingent upon the continuing availability of funds from sources other than continuing state budget funds or permanent trust funds. The successful candidate is expected to participate in actively identifying and cultivating funding opportunities.

This is an opportunity to join a high-impact team in a growing and exciting entrepreneurial initiative at a well-established and respected institution. The UNC School of Government (' SOG' and 'the School') works to improve the lives of North Carolinians by engaging in practical scholarship that helps public officials and citizens ('clients') understand and improve state and local government. As the largest university-based local government training, advisory, and research organization in the United States, the School offers up to 200 courses, webinars, and specialized conferences for more than 12,000 public officials each year. Faculty members annually publish approximately 50 books, manuals, reports, articles, bulletins, and other print and online content related to state and local government. The School is also home to a nationally ranked graduate program in public administration and specialized centers focused on information technology and environmental finance.

The Assistant Director of ncIMPACT will work closely with the Executive Director to lead and manage the initiative's programs, projects, and initiatives, ensuring the successful delivery of public service outcomes. This role is responsible for operational and financial oversight, strategic planning support, business development, and organizational communications. Key responsibilities include:
- Lead planning, execution, and oversight of ncIMPACT programs, events and projects, developing timelines, deliverables, and coordinating responsibilities for staff and students.
- Monitor and project expenditures against available funds, draft budgets for funded proposals, and oversee ncIMPACT's $2 million and growing budget.
- Track and report project expenditures, activities, and outcomes, preparing financial and progress reports for internal leadership and external partners.
- Ensure compliance with all grant and sponsor requirements, including spending limits, allowable costs, and documentation standards, and coordinate proposal submissions with ncIMPACT staff and the SOG Finance Office.
- Liaise with external partners and stakeholders to support project implementation and organizational objectives.
- Maintain internal administrative and financial documentation for all projects, including processes related to adjuncts, independent contractors, and partner organizations.
- Contribute to strategic planning, business development discussions, and organizational communications as needed.

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or comparable background in independent academic or instructional activities, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. This experience may be related to the direction/oversight of programs that focus the academic and research resources of a higher education institution towards community or regional issues.

This position requires the successful candidate to be a self-starter, consummate team player, excellent communicator, and have the willingness to be a key player in assuring the financial sustainability of ncIMPACT. Other essential qualifications are:
Previous experience with project or program management, event planning, or related experience.
Understanding of, or experience working with, local governments
A high level of competency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, including capabilities of advanced spreadsheet design in Excel or Google Sheets
Strong understanding of budgets and financial forecasting
Excellent writer and editor
Ability to communicate complex program information with a substantial impact on targeted audiences
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with internal and external partners
Ability to interact with key people at all levels of any organization

Experience with significant management responsibility for soft-funded university-based public service programs is highly desirable

Familiarity with public policy issues that are central to ncIMPACT's work, such as those mentioned above (health, education, economic development, public finance, and the environment)

Experience with Tableau or similar visualization software

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.