Business Officer

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to serve as Business Officer for the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center's CGI initiative. This role leads contracts, human resources, and recruitment activities, providing strategic planning and administrative oversight in a dynamic, research-driven environment.

The position collaborates with Directors across Computational Sciences and Clinical and Translational Sciences, travels to clinical sites as

Qualifications

• Mid- to late-career with Master’s and 2–4 years experience.
• Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years experience.
• Strong administrative and communication skills; travel to clinical sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for contracts, HR, and recruitment for CGI.
• Support strategic planning and business development for the Center for Generative Immunotherapy.
• Coordinate with Directors across computational sciences and clinical and translational sciences.

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Department:

Lineberger Compr Cancer Center-426801

Career Area :

Other

Posting Open Date:

10/19/2026

Application Deadline:

11/02/2026

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title:

Business Officer

Appointment Type:

EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number:

20079074

Vacancy ID:

NF0010125

Full Time/Part Time:

Part-Time Permanent

FTE:

0.5

Hours per week:

20

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Dependent on education/experience

Proposed Start Date:

11/23/2026

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:

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:

This position will serve as Operations Manager and will be responsible for strategic planning and business development, providing operational and administrative leadership for contracts, human resources, and recruitment for a specialized initiative within the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. This position is responsible for management and reporting activities for the Center for Generative Immunotherapy (CGI). This position will work closely with Directors across the spectrum of Computational Sciences and Clinical and Translational Sciences.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Mid- to late-career with Master’s and 2- 4 years experience; Bachelor’s and 3-5 years’ experience

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Degree in relevant field.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Management Preferences include the ability to independently manage a diverse range of business functions within departments; ability to research, analyze and resolve routine and unprecedented or non-routine issues within University and UNC Health environments; excellent communication and dispute resolution skills; strong administration background in an academic or health care setting; and ability to travel to our clinical sites as needed.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.