Strategy & Global Affairs Research Associate

Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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.

The mission of the School of Nursing is to enhance and improve the health and well-being of the people of North Carolina and the nation, and, as relevant and appropriate, the people of other nations, through its programs of education, research, and scholarship, and through clinical practice and community service. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing has been the leader in nursing education in North Carolina throughout its history. Established in 1950, it was the first school of nursing in North Carolina to offer a four-year baccalaureate nursing degree program followed by the first master's degree program, the first continuing education program for nurses, first doctoral program, and first accelerated BSN option to students with college degrees. Today, the School is renowned for its academic programs, its research and its commitment to clinical and community service within state, national and global communities.

The Senior Associate Dean for Strategy and Global Affairs seeks a temporary associate to provide coordination, research, and administrative support across the office's partnership portfolio ( AHEC, ANCC, Strategic Partnerships and Practice, and global). This role is built around a defined set of operational responsibilities that keep the office's partnership work organized, well-documented, and moving forward.
The Associate coordinates logistics, scheduling, and communications for partnership meetings, convenings, and stakeholder engagements, ensuring each interaction is well-prepared and professionally managed. A core part of the role is conducting background research on prospective and current partners, including landscape scans and briefing memos that inform the office's outreach and decision-making.
The Associate maintains partnership records, contact databases, and tracking documents, safeguarding data accuracy and accessibility across the team. They draft, format, and proofread correspondence, agreements, reports, and presentation materials to a consistently high standard. In support of operational continuity, the Associate helps develop and document standard practices, workflows, and toolkits used across the office, strengthening how partnership work is carried out over time.
Day to day, the Associate assists with monitoring partnership deliverables, timelines, and follow-up actions, helping ensure commitments are tracked and met. The role requires close collaboration with internal teams and external contacts to facilitate smooth project execution, along with a willingness to perform other related duties assigned in support of the office's strategic objectives.
Success in this position depends on strong organizational skills, attention to detail, clear communication, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This is a temporary, full-time appointment intended to address a defined project or period of increased need, and does not constitute a guarantee of continued or permanent employment.

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Ability to collaborate with internal teams and external contacts to keep projects running smoothly, along with a willingness to take on other related duties in support of the office's strategic objectives.

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