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Department FPG Child Development Inst - 631200 Career Area Other Posting Open Date 06/08/2026 Application Deadline 06/10/2026 Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA) Position Title Be CALM Program Manager Position Number 20057020 Vacancy ID S027536 Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary Hours per week 10 Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, between 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $69.15 per hour Proposed Start Date 07/01/2026 Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months or longer
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG) is one of the nation's oldest and largest multidisciplinary centers devoted to the study of children and their families. As one of the nation's leading child development research centers, we generate scientific evidence, inform policies, and support practices to promote positive developmental and educational outcomes for children of all backgrounds and abilities from infancy to adolescence.
FPG has a particular focus on the study of vulnerable populations and those who have special needs. In addition, FPG is committed to addressing the critical issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion as well as the ways that educational inequality and barriers to inclusion impact children's wellbeing.
Approximately 280 researchers, implementation and technical assistance specialists, staff, and students work on more than 75 projects related to developmental disabilities; physical, social, and emotional health; early care and education; early intervention and special education, prevention science, and more to address important issues facing all children and families. Our work spans across disciplines from education and psychology to social work and public health.
We collaborate with researchers across campus and throughout the nation. At FPG, transdisciplinary collaboration is a way to leverage collective expertise for comprehensive and relevant research and outreach, and is embodied in our motto: Advancing knowledge to transform children's lives.
Position Summary
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 will direct and manage all program implementation activities for the Be CALM team across several federally funded projects. Work will include supervising UNC trainers who are delivering professional development and providing implementation support to educators across the state; designing and developing materials and resources for these activities based on the literature, best practice, and consultation with national experts; overseeing continuous quality improvement efforts based on implementation and outcome data; and, leading networking efforts to grow the program through ongoing collaboration with state and district educational leaders.
Minimum Education and Experience 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.
Management Preferences
* Experience consulting with K12 educators around student social-emotional and mental health.
* Experience developing and delivering professional development programs with educators.
* Experience promoting mindfulness-based programs in schools.
* Clinical mental health training.
* Experience working with students from a variety of backgrounds.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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