Project Manager

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Project Manager to oversee 2–3 oncology team science projects funded by federal or private sources. You will be the main contact for internal partners and ensure research activities stay on schedule.

The role includes managing grant paperwork, scheduling meetings, and supporting grant renewals and progress reports while coordinating with health care facilities. 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, 6+ month appointment, hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience.
• Experience with cancer research is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with timelines and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Manage 2–3 federally or privately funded oncology team science projects.
• Serve as the primary contact for internal study partners and maintain schedules.
• Handle day-to-day project operations and funder-facing grant paperwork.
• Coordinate research meetings, retreats, and grant renewals.
• Assist with grant and project budgeting and progress reports.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Grant administration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Project Manager to manage efforts for 2-3 federally or privately funded oncology team science projects at the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. The manager serves as the primary point of contact for internal study partners and keeps research activities on schedule. This role also handles the day-to-day project operations and the funder-facing grant paperwork.

Highlights

• Manage 2-3 federally or privately funded oncology team science projects.
• Establish study and grant application timelines.
• Assist with grant and project budgeting.
• Coordinate research meetings and retreats.
• Help with grant renewals and progress report submissions for the funder.
• Maintain collaborative partnerships with participating health care facilities.
• Hold a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Prefer relevant research experience and experience with cancer research.
• Work Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, for an estimated appointment of 6 months or longer.
• Pay a hiring range of $28.00 to $30.00 per hour.