Grants & Research Admin Specialist

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Business Officer 1 to join the SPAO Pre-Award Research and Support Office in the School of Medicine. This role manages pre-award activities for sponsored projects and advises faculty on grant administration requirements.

Responsibilities include budget development, interpretation of sponsor guidelines, regulatory compliance monitoring, and coordination with OSR, SPA, HR, Finance, and the Provost’s Office to ensure timely proposals and

Qualifications

• Entry-level with Master’s; or Bachelor’s and 0–2 years experience.
• Strong written and oral communication, and ability to work with top-level staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional research administration services for pre-award activities.
• Review proposals, develop budgets, interpret sponsor guidelines, and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with OSR, SPA, HR, Finance, and Provost’s Office to support grants.

Skills

Communication skills

Discretion with confidential info

Office management

MS Office

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree with 0-2 years experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Business Officer 1 to join the SPAO Pre-Award Research and Support Office in the School of Medicine. This role manages pre-award activities for sponsored projects and advises faculty on grant administration requirements.

Responsibilities include budget development, interpretation of sponsor guidelines, regulatory compliance monitoring, and coordination with OSR, SPA, HR, Finance, and the Provost’s Office to ensure timely proposals and