Community Advocate

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master's and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit The Center for Housing and Community Studies (CHCS) is a community-engaged, applied research institution specializing in geospatial research and multi-modal data collection and mixed-method analysis, used to develop community-informed solutions to social problems around housing and neighborhoods for governments, nonprofits, foundations and institutions of higher education. We also incorporate grounded solutions to provide education and outreach promoting individual through systems-level change. Our mission is to support, collaborate with, and empower community and institutional partners by providing data, information, evaluation, and assessment. Our vision is to eliminate barriers and disparities in safe, affordable, fair, and healthy housing and communities.

Ihre Aufgaben

The Center for Housing and Community Studies (CHCS) Community Advocate will oversee and coordinate a series of projects that assist organizations and residents in low wealth communities that are working to build grassroots capacity. The Community Advocate will serve as project coordinator for the Tenant Academy. The position will also support research, planning, and evaluation studies conducted by the CHCS by means of qualitative data collection and community-engagement. The Community Advocate will also assist the PI in developing new proposals and projects to support the long-term goals of the Center. The Community Advocate will attend regular meetings with staff, community partners, and stakeholders. The Community Advocate will help organize and facilitate community forums (Housing Hangouts), meetings, and other events related to the mission of CHCS.,

• The Community Advocate will serve as the Tenant Academy Project Coordinator, working with CHCS Director, other program coordinators, and CHCS staff as well as a community advisory committee to refine and adapt the curriculum of the Tenant Academy for various low income and at-risk communities in the Triad.

• The Community Advocate will be responsible for refinement of syllabus, tailoring of organizing manual, recruitment of cohorts of tenants, recruitment of workshop speakers, delivery workshop, and the evaluation/tracking of outcomes. In addition, CHCS will work with the Center for New North Carolinians Interpreter Access Project to create one day mini-academies for immigrant and refugee communities.

• The Community Advocate will also work with community partners to develop ongoing technical assistance to graduates.

  Percentage Of Time 50% Key Responsibility Community Engagement Project Support Essential Tasks

• The Community Advocate will work with CHCS Director, other program coordinators, and CHCS staff to design, administer, and analyze surveys, oral histories, interviews, and focus groups for funded planning, assessment, and evaluation studies.

• At any given time, CHCS will be engaged in multiple studies across NC and in other states.

• Community engagement support will include assistance in data collection, analysis, and authoring reports in coordination with other team members as needed to support the efforts of CHCS.

• Independently, the Community Advocate will develop relationships with appropriate stakeholders internally at UNCG and externally in the community building network and collaborative ties with local organizations and community leaders in order to assist in CHCS mission.

  Percentage Of Time 10% Key Responsibility Grant Writing Essential Tasks

• Work with CHCS Director and staff on to seek, prepare, manage, and administer grants and awards.

• Develop proposals to expand support for long-term sustainability and expansion of the Community Engagement and Advocacy Unit.

• The Community Advocate will be expected to author 3-5 grants per year.

  Percentage Of Time 10% Key Responsibility Grant administration Essential Tasks

• The Community Advocate will assist the Director in various Center grant administrative functions, including budget coordination, staffing coordination, event planning, and managing and updating web site.

• Supervision and other duties

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%). Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions, Hearing, Talking, Standing, Sitting, Lifting-30-60 lbs. Work Environment

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/CV 2. Cover Letter 3. List of References

Optional Documents

Ihr Profil

• Master's degree in a related field or Bachelor's degree and two years of experience related to the area of assignment or equivalent combination of training and experience.

• All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

  Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years of community-engaged research, policy development or technical assistance to governmental, business, nonprofit organizations neighborhood associations, or grass-roots organizations as well as leading community-building efforts with demonstrated movement toward senior-level responsibilities.

• Knowledge of best practices for community outreach, training, and engagement.

• Experience in curriculum development.

• Experience in grant writing and grant administration.

• Experience in communicating and disseminating findings to a broad and diverse audience through social media, public speaking, authoring articles for public, etc.

• Experience leading community-based social and environmental justice campaigns.

• Strong event planning, logistics, and project management experience.

• Evidence of capacity to secure external funding for applied projects

• Experience in managing a team of assistants, students, or junior staff.

Kontakt

UNCG Human Resources UNC Greensboro 723 Kenilworth St. Greensboro, NC 27402-6170 Telephone 336.334.5009 Fax 336.334.5585