Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Vacancy ID: NF0008134

Position Summary/Description:

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

The Departmental Research Administrator will be an integral part of the FBO Service Center by independently supervising assigned departments with account management and monitoring, and compliance with government accounting methods, procedures, and practices. The position involves establishing productive collaborative work relationships and assessing and responding to the assigned department’s needs. The position will apply research administration policy and practices, and specifically, the position will supervise departments with grant administration and management and financial and data management. The Departmental Research Administrator will also work as the lead on clinical trial budget negotiations as well as monitoring of awarded clinical trials. Finally, the position will partner the Business Officer and Director, Shared Services with any additional ad hoc reporting or special projects.

Education and Experience:

Experience with grants and contracts. Thorough knowledge of government accounting methods, procedures, and accounting practices. Experience in a university and/or medical setting is preferred. Certified Research Administrator ( CRA ) certification preferred. Knowledge of NIH , NSF , DOD , and other awarding agency regulations and requirements.The preferred candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Accounting or an Associate’s degree in Business Administration or Accounting and the requisite years of related experience. Experience in University accounting and financial systems is preferred

AA/EEO Statement:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.