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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.

The School of Government at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill works to improve the lives of North Carolinians by engaging in practical scholarship that helps public officials and citizens understand and improve state and local government. As the largest university-based local government training, advisory, and research organization in the United States, the School of Government offers up to 200 courses, webinars, and specialized conferences for more than 12,000 public officials each year. In addition, faculty members annually publish approximately 50 books, manuals, reports, articles, bulletins, and other print and online content related to state and local government. The School is also home to a nationally ranked graduate program in public administration and specialized centers focused on information technology and environmental finance.


The Environmental Finance Center (EFC) at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (efc.sog.unc.edu) is dedicated to enhancing the ability of governments and other organizations across the country to provide environmental programs and services in fair, effective, and financially sustainable ways. The EFC is part of the University's public service mission and works directly with environmental service providers. The EFC's work currently centers on water, wastewater, and stormwater services but is not exclusive to that sector.

The Project Director will work with the EFC team on multiple projects focused on environmental services, predominately water, wastewater, and stormwater.

The Project Director will:

* Manage projects funded by grants and contracts
* Lead full-day workshops and webinars, as well as present at conferences
* Advise environmental service providers on program design, management, and finance
* Create financial spreadsheet tools to be used by environmental service providers

The position is contingent upon the continuity of EFC funding. Some travel required. Be based out of and work in the EFC offices in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

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.

-Project Management Experience
-Ability to take on increasing levels of responsibility over time.
-Ability to manage projects independently and to work without a high degree of supervision
-Superior oral and written communication skills
-Ability to work with multiple clients simultaneously
-High attention to detail, strong organization skills, and ability to meet deadlines

-Understanding of or experience working with local governments and/or environmental service providers
-Direct experience working with water, wastewater, or stormwater services
-A high level of competency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, including capabilities of advanced spreadsheet design in Excel or Google Sheets
-Experience with GIS and/or Tableau
-Demonstrated experience obtaining funding
-Previous experience with environmental finance content is not required.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.