Project Manager

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a grants management professional to coordinate and oversee 2-3 oncology-related research projects. The role acts as the primary contact among internal study partners and ensures timely execution of all activities including timeline creation, budgeting assistance, and collaboration with health care facilities.

Responsibilities include grant renewals, progress reports, and maintaining partnerships with funding bodies.

Qualifications

• Experience in grants management.
• Experience in preparation and processing research grants.
• Experience with research grant proposal development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communication among internal study partners.
• Establish study and grant application timelines.
• Assist with grant budgeting and renewals.
• Support progress report submissions to funders.
• Maintain partnerships with participating health care facilities.

Skills

Grants management

Research grants

Cancer research

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent

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 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

This position will manage efforts for 2-3 federally or privately funded oncology team science projects. The position will serve a critical role and act as the primary point of contact in the communication and coordination among internal study partners, and assure the timely implementation of all research activities related to the project. Responsibilities of the project will include but are not limited to: establish study and grant application timelines, assisting with grant and project budgeting, coordinating research meetings and retreats, conducting day-to-day project related operations, assisting in the grant renewal and progress report submissions for the funder, and maintain collaborative partnerships with participating health care facilities.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Management Preferences

• Relevant research experience
• Experience with cancer research

Office of Human Resources 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].

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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.

Optional and Required Documents

• Required Documents
• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Optional Documents
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have experience in grants management?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience in preparation and processing research grants?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have experience with research grant proposal development?
  • Yes
  • No