Grants Manager

University-of-North-Carolina-At-Chapel-Hil; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Grants Manager in the Department of Health Behavior. The role provides full award life cycle administrative management for research grants and acts as the department's primary contact for funding agencies.

Responsibilities include interpreting rules, planning contracts and budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting pre-award activities. Entry-level with Masters or a Bachelor's with 0–2 years of experience are considered; NIH

Qualifications

• Experience with grant applications and preparation of various budget types.
• Superior problem solving, decision making, communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• This position provides full award life cycle administrative management for grants activity.
• Serves as one of the Department’s two contacts for a variety of granting agencies and ensures compliance with regulations.
• Interprets rules, regulations, and procedures to plan and direct contracts and grants administration.

Education

Masters

Bachelor's degree with 0-2 years 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 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

The Department of Health Behavior is one of seven departments in the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina. Founded in 1943, the Department develops, and disseminates knowledge and interventions that promotes the health of individuals and communities. The Department's 25 faculty members have backgrounds in behavioral science, health education, international health, social and cognitive psychology, medicine, medical sociology, and communications, and are united by their commitment to the disciplines of public health together with the social and behavioral sciences.

Position Summary

This position provides full award life cycle administrative management for grants activity associated with research in the Department of Health Behavior. This position serves as one of the Department’s two contacts for a variety of granting agencies. Both grant managers are assigned a split of the current faculty research portfolios within the department. This includes ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies. Work performed by the Grants Managers requires a thorough understanding of the types of proposals and mechanisms used by various agencies as well as the terms and conditions of each request for proposal. This knowledge is necessary to interpret rules, regulations, and procedures as well as to plan and direct contracts and grants administration for the department of Health Behavior.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Entry-level with Masters; or Bachelors and 0-2 yrs experience

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Experience with grant applications and preparation of various budget types. The incumbent must possess superior problem solving, decision making, communication and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

The department prefers candidates with 1-3 years in a pre-award role or position with NIH submission experience

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

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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.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please select the response below that describes your level of education that best or mostly closely satisfies the education requirements for this position.
  • Bachelor’s degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
  • Bachelor's degree in any field/discipline
  • Master's degree or Doctorate degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
  • Master's degree or Doctorate degree in any field/discipline
  • None of the above