Project Manager

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Project Manager in the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center to oversee multiple oncology team science and training programs. You will coordinate timelines, budgeting, meetings, and evaluations while ensuring timely research activities and reports for funders.

Minimum education includes a Bachelor’s degree with 0–2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological science, public health, or related field.
• Demonstrated relevant research experience is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in research program coordination, data collection/management, monitoring budget expenditures, and grant proposal preparation.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and submitting annual progress reports to funding agencies.
• Substantial capacity to work independently in a complex research environment.
• Attention to detail, organized, resourceful, and able to seek advice when project concerns arise.
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish program timelines to meet deliverables for each program.
• Assist with grant budgeting and accounting.
• Coordinate internal and external program meetings and retreats.
• Conduct day-to-day program-related operations.
• Coordinate summative and formative program evaluations.
• Produce program outcome metrics for program monitoring.
• Assist in grant renewal and progress report submissions.
• Maintain collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Research coordination

Data management

Budget monitoring

Grant proposals

Progress reports

Independent work

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological science/public health/related field

Master’s degree in biological science/public health/related field

Tools

None

Job description

Posting Information

Department

Lineberger Compr Cancer Center-426801

Career Area

Research Professionals

Posting Open Date

11/11/2026

Application Deadline

11/25/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Position Type

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title

Project Manager

Appointment Type

EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number

20043103

Vacancy ID

NF0010193

Full Time/Part Time

Full-Time Permanent

FTE

1

Hours per week

40

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Qualifications

Hiring Range

Dependent on Qualifications/Experience

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 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

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

The Project Manager position will manage efforts for multiple federally or privately funded oncology team science or institutional training programs. The Project Manager will serve a critical role and act as the primary point of contact in the communication and coordination with the program Principal Investigators/Program Directors, other internal partners (e.g. project and/or component leaders), Shared Resource Directors, and the funding agency contacts and assures the timely implementation of all research activities related to the programs. Responsibilities for this position will include but are not limited to: establishing program timelines to meet the deliverables for each program, assisting with grant budgeting and accounting, coordinating internal and external program meetings and retreats, conducting day-to-day program-related operations, coordinating summative and formative program evaluations, producing readily available program outcome metrics for program monitoring, assisting in the grant renewal and progress report submissions for the funder, and maintain collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Master’s or Bachelor’s and 0-2 years’ experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in biological science, public health, or related field.
• Demonstrated relevant research experience is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in research program coordination, data collection/management, monitoring budget expenditures, and grant proposal preparation.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and submitting annual progress reports to funding agencies.
• Substantial capacity to work independently in a complex research environment.
• The candidate must be attentive to detail, organized, resourceful, and able to seek advice when project concerns arise.
• The candidate must possess excellent verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

• Master’s degree in biological science, public health, or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant research experience.
• Experience with cancer research is preferred.
• Experience with institutional training programs ( NIH T32s) or large NIH multi-component team science awards ( NIH P and U series grants) preferred.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Special Instructions

Quick Link

https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/328467

Posting Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title

Brianna Anderson, HR Consultant

Department Contact Telephone or Email

[e-mail]

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.