Convergence Community of Practice Coordinator

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Working Title Convergence Community of Practice Coordinator Location Boone, NC Position Number N28911 Department Office of Research and Innovation- 282000

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• Demonstrated interest in team science, research translation, and/or interdisciplinary research
• Experience coordinating programs or professional communities
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently

License/Certification Required Essential Job Functions

• Coordinate and administer INTEREACH webinar series, including scheduling and speaker engagement
• Build and manage listserv, and community calendar
• Manage timely website updates
• Serve as primary point of contact for community members and partners
• Coordinate Steering Committee meetings and communications
• Support engagement with partner networks (I2Insights, ITD Alliance, InSciTS, Team Science SIG)
• Assist with facilitation activities and asset mapping for cross-institutional development of the Research and Innovation strategic directions, as we mobilize the THRIVE (Translational Hubs for Research, Innovation and Engagement) model and related initiatives
• Identify and organize institutional and regional research assets supporting both INTEREACH and THRIVE initiatives throughout campus and surrounding ecosystem
• Support documentation of translational processes, practices, and benchmarks
• Track and compile reports on participation and engagement metrics
• Ensure alignment with university policies and maintain appropriate documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field
• Experience with interdisciplinary or team science initiatives
• Familiarity with communities of practice
• Experience with facilitation or asset mapping
• Experience with digital platforms and communications tools
• Experience in academic or research environments

Work Schedule/Hours

Monday-Friday, 4hrs/day

Number of Hours Per Week 20 Number of Months Per Year 12 Mandatory Staff No Physical Demands of Position

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Hiring Range $28.85

Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date 07/15/2026 Closing Date 08/14/2026 Open Until Filled No Applicant Pool Preference External (Post on the Web) Special Instructions to Applicants

Submit resume, cover letter and include a list of 3 professional references with contact information included

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• List of References with Contact Information

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