Design Thinking and Community Engagement Consultant

About the job

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 Gillings Innovation Team offers the following support:

• Providing individual consultations to strategize, offer resources, connections and more related to innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Assisting with navigating the campus innovation eco-system.
• Helping find funding opportunities and resources to advance your innovative ideas.
• Curating events and competitions around innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Supporting classes and programs focused on innovation and entrepreneurship.

Position Summary

The Design Thinking & Community Engagement Consultant will complete Phase 2 of the Community Connection Hub and Community Connector project. This will involve: hub setup and infrastructure development, recruitment and onboarding of Community Connectors and participants; active pilot implementation; weekly communications and engagement; outcome tracking and follow-up; End-of-Pilot evaluation; analysis, recommendations and final report; and final deliverables and handoff.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or related business area; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Management Preferences

• Degree in Health Behavior or related field

• Extensive experience in community engagement and human centered design (HCD)

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.