Posting Information
Department Med\-Infectious Diseases\-411460
Career Area Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Posting Open Date 04/22/2026
Application Deadline 05/05/2026
Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant \- Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent NC09 / GN08
Working Title Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator
Position Number 20017363
Vacancy ID P020971
Full\-time/Part\-time Permanent/Time\-Limited Full\-Time Permanent
If time\-limited, estimated duration of appointment
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Work Location Bioinformatics, 120 Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $47,664 \- $62,095
Pay Band Information
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Position Summary Information
Be 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 for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC\-Chapel Hill offers full\-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Our 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 Summary
Flexible 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.
This position will serve as an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator within the School of Medicine – Division of Infectious Diseases. The Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator assists with the execution of study protocols, including screening and recruiting study participants, conducting study visits, and collecting, entering, and reviewing study data. The Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator (Linkage and Retention Coordinator) will plan, organize, conduct, and evaluate specific components of the HRSA Ryan White grant funded activities in the Infectious Diseases clinic.
The range of duties includes but is not limited to: Linking persons recently diagnosed or living with HIV to clinical care and support services, completing assessments to determine risk for poor engagement, conducting interventions that promote retention in care, assisting patients in re\-engagement in care which may include facilitating transportation, scheduling, or referrals to supportive services. In addition to linkage and retention in clinical care, the coordinator will facilitate linkage to and retention in other grant funded benefits programs by assisting in completion of eligibility forms as needed for service or medication access. The Coordinator will document in the medical record, as well as track and report databases with high attention to detail.
The Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator will also plan, design, and execute quality improvement projects related to funded activities as they interface with duties. The role includes project planning and design, developing methodology for tracking and reporting activities, database entry and management, data collection and analysis to support quality management efforts and reporting to grantee. Other responsibilities include auditing records, compliance monitoring, preparing publications, meeting preparation and facilitation, and staff and patient educational materials. Training of staff and students on programs and activities is expected.
The Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator will work collaboratively with the ID clinic social work team, benefit coordinators, clinic providers, and internal project staff. External communication with the NC HIV state bridge counselors is involved. Work may include participation or leadership of the clinic advisory board and collection of patient input on the Ryan White Program.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Management Preferences
- Ability to work and communicate (written and verbally) with diverse populations effectively and professionally, including with the HIV community.
- Ability to use EPIC or EHR/EMR to successfully coordinate projects, grants, and manage data.
- Ability to work independently as well as function as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements Evening work occasionally, Overtime occasionally, Weekend work occasionally