Grants and Contracts Administrator

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a Grants and Contracts Administrator (Temporary Staff). The role supports NIH pre-award submissions, tracks complex proposal timelines, and develops budgets with supporting documentation.

Responsibilities include coordinating with investigators, study staff, and UNC offices to ensure complete and compliant submissions, and reviewing packages prior to RAMSeS/OSP routing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and one year of related training or experience.
• Experience with NIH pre-award submissions or proposal development is preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation and coordination of NIH pre-award submissions in alignment with sponsor requirements.
• Track proposal timelines and deliverables for timely submissions of complex applications.
• Develop budgets, budget justifications, biosketches, letters of support and supporting docs.

Skills

NIH pre-award process

Proposal coordination

Budget development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

RAMSeS

OSP submission

Job description

Posting Information

• Department: SOM Clinical Research Alliance - 425701
• Career Area: Research Professionals
• Posting Open Date: 10/08/2026
• Application Deadline: 10/17/2026
• Position Type: Temporary Staff (SHRA)
• Position Title: Grants and Contracts Administrator
• Position Number: 20076737
• Vacancy ID: S028134
• Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Temporary
• Hours per week: 40
• Position Location: North Carolina, US
• Hiring Range: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
• Estimated Duration of Appointment: 6 months or longer

Position Information

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 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

We are seeking a Grants and Contracts Administrator.

Key duties:

• Support preparation and coordination of NIH pre-award submissions, ensuring alignment with ACTG priorities and sponsor requirements
• Track and manage proposal timelines and deliverables to support timely submission of complex, multi-component applications
• Develop and compile proposal components, including budgets, budget justifications, biosketches, letters of support and supporting documentation
• Facilitate communication between ACTG investigators, study staff, and UNC institutional offices to resolve pre-award submission needs
• Review proposal packages for completeness, accuracy, and compliance prior to routing through RAMSeS and OSP submission

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Management Preferences

• Prior experience with NIH pre-award process
• UNC system experience

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Quick Link

https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/326693

Posting Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or send an email to [e-mail]

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.