Research Program Manager

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Research Program Manager for ShepsGME to lead educational offerings, coordinate technical assistance, and oversee program evaluation across federally funded GME projects in rural and underserved areas.

This hybrid role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and the translation of findings into reports and dashboards for funders and university leadership, while ensuring compliance with university and funder regulations.

Qualifications

• Must have significant experience in research administration.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle changes in work volume and intensity.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and research tools.
• Experience in healthcare/public health or graduate medical education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate technical assistance services and educational offerings.
• Manage program evaluation across state and federally funded projects.
• Develop stakeholder engagement products and manage national conferences, webinars, and workshops.

Skills

Research administration

Organization & time management

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Reference/publication management software

Research databases

Job description

Posting Information

Department: Family Medicine-411601
Career Area: Research Professionals
Posting Open Date: 09/25/2026
Application Deadline: 10/16/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Position Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title: Research Program Manager
Appointment Type: EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number: 20057524
Vacancy ID: NF0010068
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Permanent
FTE: 1
Hours per week: 40
Position Location: North Carolina, US
Hiring Range: Dependent on Qualifications
Proposed Start Date: 11/01/2026

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

Flexible work arrangements, including virtual/hybrid work locations, are an integral part of the School of Medicine's Working Forward initiative. As such, this position's work location is designated as hybrid. Please note that the designated work location is subject to change based on the unit's business needs.
ShepsGME (Sheps Graduate Medical Education) is a portfolio of federal, state, and organization funded projects which develop, implement, and evaluate technical assistance infrastructure for supporting the development, expansion, and sustainability of graduate medical education (GME) training opportunities.
This mission of ShepsGME is to reduce the maldistribution of physicians and dentists in rural and underserved areas by supporting the development of rural and health center residency programs.
The ShepsGME team is seeking a Research Program Manager to serve as a key member of our technical assistance center program team. The Research Program Manager will oversee and coordinate technical assistance services and educational offerings, and program evaluation efforts across state and federally funded projects that support the development of new graduate medical education (GME) and graduate dental training programs in rural and underserved communities.
This role focuses on the development and execution of education and stakeholder engagement strategies in compliance with university and funder regulations. The Research Program Manager will be responsible for managing the center's stakeholder engagement products and educational offerings (e.g., national conferences, webinars, virtual workshops, and stakeholder meetings). This role also supports program evaluation and outcomes tracking, including collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data on program performance and contributing to reports and dashboards for funders and university leadership. This role will be involved in translating relevant data and subject matter expertise to a variety of products for different audiences, supported by a team of experienced GME development technical assistance (TA) providers and researchers. This role must ensure that the ShepsGME Technical Assistance Centers' services are produced and disseminated within budget and in compliance with university and funder regulations.

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

• Must be proficient and demonstrate significant experience in research administration.
• Must have excellent organization and time management skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to handle changes in work volume and intensity.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills.
• Must have the ability to present information in a clear and effective manner.
• Must have strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), reference/publication management software, and research databases is required.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Knowledge of federal or state funded research projects.
• Understanding of federal TA centers, grant-based reporting, or programmatic evaluation.
• Previous experience working in a healthcare or public health setting, especially related to graduate medical education or workforce environment.
• Familiarity with communications tools (e.g. Mailchimp, WordPress, Canva) and virtual event platforms (e.g. Zoom, Webex) is desired.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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Posting Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title: Jaime Adams, HR Consultant

Department Contact Telephone or Email: [e-mail]

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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.