Proposal Specialist

UNC-Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC-Chapel Hill's School of Nursing seeks a diligent Social/Clinical Research Assistant to support faculty and students in preparing proposal submissions and managing related communications.

You will monitor expenditures, assist with budgets and identify funding opportunities while coordinating research development activities across departments. This role offers essential administrative support to advance academic research and improve grant outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Experience supporting sponsored research administration
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Advanced technical skills in Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience with university financial systems

Responsibilities

• Support the research proposal submissions of faculty and students in School of Nursing and provide administrative support for the Office of Research Support and Consultation.
• Monitor expenditures and budgets related to proposals and awards.
• Identify funding opportunities and coordinate research communications and faculty, doctoral student, and postdoctoral fellow research development activities and performing other administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Sponsed research administration

Budget monitoring

Funding opportunity identification

Research communications coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

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

The mission of the School of Nursing is to enhance and improve the health and well‑being of the people of North Carolina and the nation, and, as relevant and appropriate, the people of other nations, through its programs of education, research, and scholarship, and through clinical practice and community service. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing has been the leader in nursing education in North Carolina throughout its history. Established in 1950, it was the first school of nursing in North Carolina to offer a four‑year baccalaureate nursing degree program followed by the first master’s degree program, the first continuing education program for nurses, first doctoral program, and first accelerated BSN option to students with college degrees. Today, the School is renowned for its academic programs, its research and its commitment to clinical and community service within state, national and global communities.

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of this position is to support the research proposal submissions of faculty and students in School of Nursing and provide administrative support for the Office of Research Support and Consultation. The responsibilities of this position include providing support for research proposal submission, monitoring expenditures and budgets, identifying funding opportunities, coordination and management of all research communications and faculty, doctoral student, and postdoctoral fellow research development activities and performing other administrative tasks as needed.

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

• Experience supporting sponsored research administration
• Demonstrated ability to identify funding opportunities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Advanced technical skills in Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience with university financial systems

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

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.

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Social/Clinical Research Assistant position.
  • Bachelor's, Master's, and/or Doctorate in any field.
  • Associate's in any field and at least 2 years of experience.
  • Combination of post-high school education and experience to equal at least 4 years of related experience (ex: 1 year towards a degree and 3 years of experience).
  • High School diploma/GED and at least 4 years of related experience.
  • Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and experience to equal 8 years. (ex. 3 years of high school and 5 years of experience).
  • None of the above
• * Please describe what excellent customer service means to you.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please explain your experience or knowledge of research proposal processing, policies, and/or working with sponsors and grants.

  (Open Ended Question)