Senior Implementation Specialist

• Department: FPG Child Development Inst-631200
• Career Area: Research Professionals
• Posting Open Date: 01/29/2026
• Final date to receive applications: 02/12/2026
• Open Until Filled: No
• Position Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
• Working Title: Senior Implementation Specialist
• Appointment Type: EHRA Non-Faculty
• Position Number:
• Vacancy : NF0009507
• Full Time/Part Time: Part-Time Permanent
• FTE: 0.5
• Hours per week: 20
• Position Location: North Carolina, US
• Hiring Range: Dependent upon qualifications
• Proposed
  
  Start Date:
  
  03/01/2026

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, 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 UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG) is one of the nation’s oldest and largest multidisciplinary centers devoted to the study of children and their families. As one of the nation’s leading child development research centers, we generate scientific evidence, inform policies, and support practices to promote positive developmental and educational outcomes for children of all backgrounds and abilities from infancy to adolescence.

FPG has a focus on vulnerable populations and those with special needs. FPG is committed to addressing equity, diversity, and inclusion and the impact of educational inequality on children’s wellbeing. Approximately 280 researchers, implementation and technical assistance specialists, staff, and students work on more than 75 projects spanning developmental disabilities; health; early care and education; early intervention and special education;

prevention science, and more. Our work spans disciplines from education and psychology to social work and public health. We collaborate across campus and with national partners; transdisciplinary collaboration is a core principle. The motto:
Advancing knowledge to transform children’s lives.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Senior Implementation Specialist responsibilities: direct or co-direct major implementation science projects or projects with complex characteristics; deliver implementation supports to state, national, or global partners and their coalitions or child and family-serving agencies to support effective implementation and scale-up of evidence-based programs and practices; lead the development of theories, models, learning resources, and measures for practitioners and system partners; engage in implementation evaluation or research.

Becoming a leadership team member of The Impact Center at FPG workgroup, contributing to scientific leadership and functional management; ensuring team development and effective communication within the workgroup and with external partners.

As a senior member of the FPG community of Investigators, expectations include supporting strategic directions, supervising staff, providing leadership in implementation science through research, practice, and policy contributions; mentoring staff and students; engagement in institutional activities; and evaluation of professional performance.

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