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Get Access To All JobsDepartment SW-Research Projects-382000
Career Area Other
Posting Open Date 05/05/2026
Application Deadline 05/19/2026
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title Community Engagement Specialist
Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number 20054921,20075816
Vacancy ID NF0009731
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent
FTE 1
Hours per week 40
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $68,000-$72,100
Proposed Start Date 07/01/2026
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
The mission of the School of Social Work is to advance equity, transform systems, improve lives. The School’s curriculum supports the mission and recognizes the uniqueness of the region served, including concerns for disadvantaged, vulnerable, and oppressed individuals, families and communities. Classes provide rigorous and evidence-based content, and give students the opportunity to explore theory, learn intervention skills and engage in challenging dialogue with colleagues.
Position Summary
This position is a 100% remote work arrangement, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station. If business needs change, an individual employee’s designation may be adjusted with a required minimum of ten (10) business days’ notice unless employee conduct or safety issues necessitate otherwise at the discretion of management.
Though this position is 100% remote, periodic travel within North Carolina will be required for in-person meetings or stakeholder engagement.
The Center for Aging and Adult Research & Educational Services (Cares) is one of several community engaged programs within the UNC School of Social Work. The mission of the School of Social Work is to advance equity, transform systems, and improve lives. Cares provides education, community engagement, systems capacity building, and policy analysis across the state to empower older adults, adults with disabilities and their families to experience choice and dignity in their lives.
The position of Community Engagement Specialist at UNC Cares serves to develop, support, and evaluate projects and activities that build communities’ capacity to enable adults of all ages and abilities to thrive. This includes creating curricula, training, and other educational materials as well as working with individuals, backbone and steering teams, working committees, organizations, and multi-stakeholder coalitions.
- Facilitate community engagement with diverse stakeholders.
- Lead, facilitate, or otherwise support steering teams, working committees, and multi-stakeholder coalitions, as required.
- Ensure that stakeholder groups involve representation of those with lived experience, i.e., self-advocates and/or families.
- Support the use of Collective Impact by identifying or developing the five elements of the model (a common agenda, shared measurement systems, mutually reinforcing activities, continuous communication, and backbone support organizations).
- Develop educational materials (courses, curricula, training, etc.)
- Research cutting edge and best practices, peer-reviewed research literature, and existing resources related to educational topics, including subject-matter experts.
- Write and design educational materials using best practice for instructional design (including plain language and digital accessibility).
- Tailor educational materials for different and targeted audiences, including individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD), older adults, family caregivers, and professionals in various fields such as social work, education, and healthcare.
- Deliver education through presentations, training, and other settings. (Examples include creating online, on-demand, hybrid, and in person training for several divisions under the NC Department of Health and Human Services.
- Contribute to UNC Cares strategic planning and tactical operations.
- Assist in developing and implementing project workplans.
- Prepare and/or contribute to quarterly, annual, and other project update reports.
- Represent Cares’ mission and work within the School of Social Work and the University, and with partner organizations and other entities across the State of North Carolina and beyond.
- Collaborate and communicate with Cares team members to accomplish the program’s goals.
- Utilize project management and communication tools to efficiently and effectively advance program deliverables (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams and Planner).
- Evaluate processes and outcomes.
- Identify or develop appropriate tools for evaluation.
- Utilize both formative and summative evaluation strategies.
- Support the use of evaluation results to improve processes and outcomes.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or comparable background in independent academic or instructional activities, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. This experience may be related to the direction/oversight of programs that focus the academic and research resources of a higher education institution towards community or regional issues.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Previous work experience related to community engagement and cross sector collaboration.
- Demonstrated ability to work under broad direction with considerable initiative.
- Experience in human services program policy and/or practice.
- Experience in curriculum development and training.
- Experience in project management.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite products.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Experience in meeting facilitation.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Master of Social Work (MSW) or similar degree and related human services experience.
- Experience working with aging, adult services, and/or disability practice.
- Knowledge and/or practice applying the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Olmstead, Guardianship, Supported Decision Making, and other issues related choice and self-determination.
- Experience related to Collective Impact and/or other systems change models.
- Experience related to direction/oversight of programs that focus the academic and research resources of a higher education institute towards community or regional issues.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
NA
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Department SW-Research Projects-382000
Career Area Other
Posting Open Date 05/05/2026
Application Deadline 05/19/2026
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title Community Engagement Specialist
Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number 20054921,20075816
Vacancy ID NF0009731
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent
FTE 1
Hours per week 40
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $68,000-$72,100
Proposed Start Date 07/01/2026
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
The mission of the School of Social Work is to advance equity, transform systems, improve lives. The School’s curriculum supports the mission and recognizes the uniqueness of the region served, including concerns for disadvantaged, vulnerable, and oppressed individuals, families and communities. Classes provide rigorous and evidence-based content, and give students the opportunity to explore theory, learn intervention skills and engage in challenging dialogue with colleagues.
Position Summary
This position is a 100% remote work arrangement, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station. If business needs change, an individual employee’s designation may be adjusted with a required minimum of ten (10) business days’ notice unless employee conduct or safety issues necessitate otherwise at the discretion of management.
Though this position is 100% remote, periodic travel within North Carolina will be required for in-person meetings or stakeholder engagement.
The Center for Aging and Adult Research & Educational Services (Cares) is one of several community engaged programs within the UNC School of Social Work. The mission of the School of Social Work is to advance equity, transform systems, and improve lives. Cares provides education, community engagement, systems capacity building, and policy analysis across the state to empower older adults, adults with disabilities and their families to experience choice and dignity in their lives.
The position of Community Engagement Specialist at UNC Cares serves to develop, support, and evaluate projects and activities that build communities’ capacity to enable adults of all ages and abilities to thrive. This includes creating curricula, training, and other educational materials as well as working with individuals, backbone and steering teams, working committees, organizations, and multi-stakeholder coalitions.
- Facilitate community engagement with diverse stakeholders.
- Lead, facilitate, or otherwise support steering teams, working committees, and multi-stakeholder coalitions, as required.
- Ensure that stakeholder groups involve representation of those with lived experience, i.e., self-advocates and/or families.
- Support the use of Collective Impact by identifying or developing the five elements of the model (a common agenda, shared measurement systems, mutually reinforcing activities, continuous communication, and backbone support organizations).
- Develop educational materials (courses, curricula, training, etc.)
- Research cutting edge and best practices, peer-reviewed research literature, and existing resources related to educational topics, including subject-matter experts.
- Write and design educational materials using best practice for instructional design (including plain language and digital accessibility).
- Tailor educational materials for different and targeted audiences, including individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD), older adults, family caregivers, and professionals in various fields such as social work, education, and healthcare.
- Deliver education through presentations, training, and other settings. (Examples include creating online, on-demand, hybrid, and in person training for several divisions under the NC Department of Health and Human Services.
- Contribute to UNC Cares strategic planning and tactical operations.
- Assist in developing and implementing project workplans.
- Prepare and/or contribute to quarterly, annual, and other project update reports.
- Represent Cares’ mission and work within the School of Social Work and the University, and with partner organizations and other entities across the State of North Carolina and beyond.
- Collaborate and communicate with Cares team members to accomplish the program’s goals.
- Utilize project management and communication tools to efficiently and effectively advance program deliverables (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams and Planner).
- Evaluate processes and outcomes.
- Identify or develop appropriate tools for evaluation.
- Utilize both formative and summative evaluation strategies.
- Support the use of evaluation results to improve processes and outcomes.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or comparable background in independent academic or instructional activities, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. This experience may be related to the direction/oversight of programs that focus the academic and research resources of a higher education institution towards community or regional issues.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Previous work experience related to community engagement and cross sector collaboration.
- Demonstrated ability to work under broad direction with considerable initiative.
- Experience in human services program policy and/or practice.
- Experience in curriculum development and training.
- Experience in project management.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite products.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Experience in meeting facilitation.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Master of Social Work (MSW) or similar degree and related human services experience.
- Experience working with aging, adult services, and/or disability practice.
- Knowledge and/or practice applying the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Olmstead, Guardianship, Supported Decision Making, and other issues related choice and self-determination.
- Experience related to Collective Impact and/or other systems change models.
- Experience related to direction/oversight of programs that focus the academic and research resources of a higher education institute towards community or regional issues.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
NA
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Community Engagement Specialist
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree and the specific Community Engagement Specialist duties listed in the job description. A degree in public administration or communications typically satisfies this, but a general business degree may trigger an RFE.
Check employer LCA filings before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Community Engagement Specialist roles by verified DOL Labor Condition Application history, so you're only pursuing employers who have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor H-1B workers in this occupation.
Target healthcare and public health systems
Hospitals, federally qualified health centers, and university medical systems regularly sponsor H-1B visas for community engagement roles tied to patient outreach. These employers often qualify as cap-exempt, meaning your petition bypasses the annual lottery entirely.
Request prevailing wage evidence before signing an offer
Ask your employer to share the DOL OFLC Wage Search result for your specific SOC code and work location. Your offered salary must meet or exceed Level I through IV wage determinations, and mismatches at this stage can delay LCA certification.
Document community liaising work as specialty occupation proof
Collect performance reviews, project scopes, and internal job postings that describe degree-level analytical or program management duties. If your role involves grant reporting, needs assessments, or policy advocacy, those specifics strengthen the specialty occupation argument in your I-129 petition.
File during the cap registration window each March
H-1B cap registrations open in March for an October 1 start date. Coordinate with your employer at least 60 days before registration opens so USCIS paperwork, supporting documents, and your employer's legal counsel are ready before the window closes.
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Does a Community Engagement Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the role. USCIS evaluates whether the specific duties normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Roles focused on program design, health equity research, or community needs assessments tend to qualify more cleanly than generalist outreach coordinator positions. The job description language matters significantly when USCIS adjudicates the petition.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Community Engagement Specialists?
Nonprofits affiliated with universities or hospitals, public health agencies, large healthcare networks, and municipal government contractors are the most consistent sponsors for this role. Many hospital systems and academic medical centers qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, which removes the lottery risk. You can search employers with verified filing history for this occupation on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my timeline for this role?
If your target employer is cap-subject, your petition enters the USCIS lottery each April with a potential start date of October 1. If you're not selected, you'd need to wait for the next registration cycle or find a cap-exempt employer. Community health centers and hospital systems often carry cap-exempt status, which lets them file outside the lottery at any point in the year.
What happens to my H-1B status if I switch employers in this field?
You can change employers through H-1B portability once your petition has been pending for 180 days or has been approved. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your current status lapses. Because Community Engagement Specialist duties can vary significantly across organizations, your new employer's job description must also independently satisfy the specialty occupation standard.
What SOC code applies to Community Engagement Specialist roles for LCA and prevailing wage purposes?
Most Community Engagement Specialist positions are classified under SOC code 11-9151 (Social and Community Service Managers) or 21-1099 (Community and Social Service Specialists), depending on the level of managerial responsibility in the role. The employer selects the SOC code when filing the LCA with DOL, and that code determines the prevailing wage tier. You can cross-reference the occupation description using O*NET before your employer files.
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