Community Health Advocate

DepartmentSocial Medicine - 424901Career AreaResearch ProfessionalsPosting Open Date04/01/2026Application Deadline04/17/2026Position TypeTemporary Staff (SHRA)Position TitleCommunity Health AdvocatePosition Number20053202, 20075462Vacancy IDS027085Full-time/Part-timePart-Time TemporaryHours Per Week20Position Location:North Carolina, USHiring Range$22.00 per hourProposed Start Date04/13/2026Estimated Duration Of Appointment5 months or lessBe 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 UnitOur mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.Position SummaryFlexible 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 Community Health Advocate will serve as the implementor of the Health Living Anson Study Pilot. They will schedule individual and group sessions with participants, report on participant progress, provide updates to teams about the progress during weekly team meetings, book and reserve spaces to hold the sessions and assist in the off-boarding of participants from the study (providing support to them with completing the survey).This position requires experience serving Anson County community members through volunteering opportunities. The selected candidate should reside within a reasonable driving distance to Anson County, NC, to perform essential job duties. The position will require driving within Anson County, NC.Minimum Education And Experience RequirementsBachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.Management PreferencesPrevious Health Education experienceCandidate to reside within a reasonable driving distance to Anson County, NCCampus Security Authority ResponsibilitiesNot Applicable.