Admin Support Specialist-CIND

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an Administrative Support Specialist for the Carolina Institute for Neurodevelopmental Disorders. The role coordinates faculty research-related financial activities, tracks sponsored funds, and supports center operations with confidential records and reporting tools.

Reporting to center leadership, the specialist maintains liaison with investigators and business offices, ensuring efficient administrative and financial workflows across the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of related office experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Advanced Excel reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, monitor, and manage faculty research-related financial activities, including receipt, tracking, reconciliation and reporting of sponsored project funds.
• Serve as a key liaison among faculty investigators, the Center, and departmental business offices; provide administrative support to Center leadership and affiliated faculty.
• Maintain confidential financial and administrative records and develop tracking systems, databases, and reporting tools to support Center operations and research activities.

Skills

Excel reporting

Higher education experience

Office administration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year of related office experience

Job description

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 that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

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

The Administrative Support Specialist provides comprehensive administrative, financial, and research support services for the Carolina Institute for Neurodevelopmental Disorders. This position is responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and managing faculty research-related financial activities, including the receipt, tracking, reconciliation, and reporting of sponsored project funds, contracts, and other funding sources. The position serves as a key liaison among faculty investigators, the Center, and the departmental business offices.
The Administrative Support Specialist will provide administrative support to Center leadership and faculty affiliated with the Center, maintain confidential financial and administrative records, and develop and maintain tracking systems, databases, and reporting tools to support Center operations and research activities.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of related office experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Management Preferences

• Experience in higher education, research administration processes, or sponsored programs
• Knowledge of University financial systems
• Experience supporting PI and managing grant-related financial activities
• Advanced Excel reporting skills

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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• Curriculum Vitae / Resume

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