Strategic Budget & Admin Lead — Academic Health Policy

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an Assistant Department Chair to lead the business side of the Department of Health Policy and Management. You will oversee budget, financial planning, and compliance as part of the department’s leadership team in Chapel Hill.

The role requires a master’s degree (or a bachelor’s with 0–2 years of experience) and strong knowledge of academic fiscal administration, grants, and contracts, plus supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Requires a master’s degree, or a bachelor’s degree with 0-2 years of experience, plus comprehensive knowledge of academic fiscal administration and of federal, state, and university regulations governing grants and contracts, with proficiency in pre- and post-award processes.
• Prior supervisory experience and experience administering grant-funded projects and service contracts are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the department's budget, planning, and financial reporting.
• Participate in strategic planning with the department chair and senior faculty.
• Ensure compliance with policies on business practices, research practices, and HR.
• Oversee administrative staff and services, including IT, student services, and space management.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budgeting

Financial planning

Compliance

Strategic planning

Grant administration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

CRA/CFRA/CPRA

Job description

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an Assistant Department Chair to lead the business side of the Department of Health Policy and Management. You will oversee budget, financial planning, and compliance as part of the department’s leadership team in Chapel Hill.

The role requires a master’s degree (or a bachelor’s with 0–2 years of experience) and strong knowledge of academic fiscal administration, grants, and contracts, plus supervisory experience.