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RCMI Community Outreach & Engagement Program Manager
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North Carolina A&T State University is hiring an RCMI Community Outreach & Engagement Program Manager. This role manages the implementation and operations of a health disparities research center funded by the NIH, focusing on brain health and cardiometabolic diseases. The manager leads community outreach initiatives, establishes partnerships, oversees health education programs, and supervises the Community Outreach Program Coordinator to support the Center's strategic goals and compliance requirements.
Highlights
- Lead administration, program management, and community engagement for the NIH-funded RCMI Center.
- Collaborate with Center leadership, faculty, community partners, and stakeholders.
- Oversee community outreach initiatives and develop culturally appropriate health education programs.
- Supervise, mentor, and evaluate the Community Outreach Program Coordinator.
- Bachelor's degree with three years of experience including one supervisory role required; Master's preferred.
- Experience in community outreach, public health program management, or clinical research coordination.
- Familiarity with NIH, IRB guidelines, research compliance, and health disparities is preferred.
- Must be willing to drive NC A&T School of Nursing Mobile Unit; no CDL required.
- Position is full-time, time-limited through February 28, 2031, and exempt from overtime.
- Works within the College of Health and Human Sciences at NC A&T, a leading historically Black research university focused on STEM and health disparities research.
RCMI Community Outreach & Engagement Program Manager Full Description
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You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;
- Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
- Community Service Leave
- Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
- NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
- Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Campus Recreation Center Discount
- University Bookstore Discount
- and more
This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
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Classification Information
| Classification Type | EHRA |
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Position Overview
| Primary Purpose of Position | North Carolina A&T State University (NC A&T) is soliciting applications for the position of RCMI Community Outreach & Engagement Manager. The primary purpose of this position is to support the successful implementation, administration, operations of a health disparities research center funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) under the Research Centers at Minority Institutions (RCMI) mechanism. The RCMI at NC A&T will initially focus on brain health and cardiometabolic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disorders. The successful candidate will collaborate with Center leadership, faculty investigators, community partners, students, advisory committees, and university stakeholders to support the Center’s strategic priorities and operational objectives. Responsibilities may include research administration, program management, grants management, data science support, laboratory operations, communications, community engagement, workforce development, compliance oversight, evaluation activities, and other functions necessary to advance the Center’s mission and ensure compliance with NIH, university, and regulatory requirements. This is a term-limited position that reports to the RCMI Director. The Community Outreach & Engagement Manager for the RCMI Community Engagement Core (CEC) and the Center of Excellence for Integrative Health Disparities and Equity Research (CIHDER) provides high-level strategic administration, leadership, and operational management for university-community research partnerships. The Manager is responsible for directing all community outreach initiatives, establishing sustainable, bi-directional partnerships with key stakeholders, and overseeing the development of culturally appropriate community health education programs. The Manager is responsible for collaborating with leadership to ensure programs and activities are aligned with the RCMI Community Engagement Core goals and aims. A primary responsibility of this role is the direct supervision, mentorship, and performance evaluation of the Community Outreach Program Coordinator. The incumbent is expected to contribute to a culture of excellence, innovation, collaboration, and community engagement while supporting the growth and sustainability of the RCMI Center as a nationally recognized leader in health disparities research, research capacity development, and health equality advancement. |
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| Primary Function of Organizational Unit | N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade and was recognized at the number 1 public HBCU by Forbes in 2026. With an enrollment of over 15,700 students in Fall 2026, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America’s top producer of Black graduates in STEM bachelor’s degree graduates, including Engineering and Agricultural Sciences, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in the nation. Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-High Research Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status. It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBC financial network. The Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences comprises six departments and the School of Nursing. The College offers the following undergraduate degree programs; Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Services Management, Kinesiology, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology. At the graduate level, the College offers five graduate degree programs including the Master in Physician Assistant Studies (PA program), Master of Social Work (MSW), Master of Science in Health Psychology and PhD in Social Work, PhD in Applied Psychology, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). The HCHHS is also home to the Center of Excellence for Integrative Health Disparities and Equity Research (CIHDER), a hub for multidisciplinary research and community engagement efforts to alleviate health disparities. Establishment of the NIH-funded Research Centers at Minority Institutions (RCMI) is also underway with an initial focus on brain-health associated health disparities research and community engagement. The HCHHS capitalizes on the synergistic relationships between these departments to develop advanced academic programming, enhance the mentoring of trainees, and conduct collaborative multidisciplinary research and scholastic activity. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) Center is housed within the Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences and serves as a hub for multidisciplinary team-science driven health disparities research. The goals for the RCMI at NC A&T include enhancing research infrastructure, promoting interdisciplinary collaborations, supporting investigator development, and engaging with underserved communities in research and promoting the adoption of emerging technologies to alleviate health disparities. Through partnerships with faculty, students, healthcare organizations, community stakeholders, government agencies, and academic collaborators, the Center serves as a catalyst for scientific discovery and innovation while supporting the University’s strategic goals of increasing research capacity, expanding extramural funding, developing future research leaders, and improving health outcomes in North Carolina and beyond. |
| Minimum Requirements | Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in the area of assignment, of which at least one is supervisory or in a lead-worker capacity; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Must be willing to drive the NCAT School of Nursing Mobile Unit to and from community outreach events when needed. No Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required to drive the mobile units. |
| Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education | A Master’s degree in public health, nursing, health administration, social work, sociology, or a related field, alongside a minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in community outreach, public health program management, or clinical research coordination. Nursing Licensure (If Applicable): Registered Nurses applying for this role must hold and maintain an active, unrestricted license to work in North Carolina. Note: Licensure is preferred but not mandatory for public health professionals. Demonstrated track record of directly supervising professional staff, managing multi-disciplinary teams, or coordinating large-scale volunteer networks. Familiarity with Institutional Review Board (IRB) guidelines, clinical trial ethics, and health disparity drivers within underrepresented populations. |
| Required License or Certification | |
| Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. | On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site) |
Position Information
| Working Title | RCMI Community Outreach & Engagement Program Manager |
|---|---|
| Position Number | 007853 |
| Recruitment Salary Range | commensurate with education and experience |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| Appointment Type | Time Limited - Full-time |
| Tenure Track | No |
| FTE | |
| If Time Limited, Appointment Length | 02/28/2031 |
| Organizational Division | College of Health and Human Sciences |
| Organizational Location | College of Health and Human Sciences |
| Organizational Unit | College of Health and Human Sciences |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | EPA3236 |
|---|---|
| Open Date | 10/15/2026 |
| Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search | |
| Date Position Available | November 2026 |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity. Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;
This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station. |
| Quick Link | https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/41810 |
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