Grants Manager

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

The Grants Manager position at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill supports the full award life cycle for research grants in the Department of Health Behavior. The role serves as a primary contact for multiple granting agencies and helps ensure compliance with sponsor and university policies.

The role coordinates portfolio administration, monitors budgets, and assists faculty and staff with proposals, reports, and award documentation while maintaining accurate records and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or related business area.
• All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Responsibilities

• This position provides full award life cycle administrative management for grants activity in the Department of Health Behavior.
• Serves as one of the department’s contacts for a variety of granting agencies and ensures compliance with regulations.

Skills

Excel

MS Word

Adobe software

Understanding of RFPs

Grants administration planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or related business area

Tools

UNC Financial Systems RAMSeS

Cayuse

eRA Commons

Job description

Department:

Health Behavior - 464001

Career Area :

Accounting/Finance/Auditing

Posting Open Date:

08/27/2026

Application Deadline:

09/01/2026

Position Type:

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title :

Grants Manager

Position Number:

20078362

Vacancy ID:

S028010

Full-time/Part-time:

Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week:

30

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$40.00 per hour

Proposed Start Date:

09/07/2026

Estimated Duration of Appointment:

1 to 6 months

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:

The Department of Health Behavior is one of eight 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.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or related business area; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Management Preferences:

• Proficient in Excel, MS Word or Adobe software applications
• Experience with UNC Financial Systems, RAMSeS, Cayuse or eRA Commons website
• Understanding of the types of proposals and mechanisms used by various agencies or the terms and conditions of each request for proposal; Ability to use this knowledge to interpret rules, regulations, or procedures
• Ability to plan and direct contracts or grants administration for the department of Health Behavior

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.