Contract and Grants Manager

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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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.

The Gillings Research Unit supports the school's research enterprise by:
* Helping researchers identify funding opportunities and research resources.
* Facilitating team science and research collaborations across campus.
* Supporting proposal development.
* Providing workshops and training opportunities to the Gillings research community.
* Tracking research metrics and public health research impact.
* Assisting researchers as they navigate research compliance.

This position's primary purpose is to provide expertise to support research in the Gillings School of Global Public Health including research administration, data quality control and analysis, and results reporting. The position works with faculty and students in the department in the areas of data/information collection and analysis, research administration, preparing publications and reports, communication and instruction, and proposal writing and editing. Initially, this individual will provide support to the Department of Biostatistics. Specifically, the position works on and provides oversight to several federal and industry research and training grants in the areas of casual inference, Bayesian methods, robust methods, frailty models, survival analysis, precision medicine, machine learning, cancer genomics and environmental statistics.

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Must be able to independently interpret and apply University, federal and non-federal sponsor guidelines, policies and procedures appropriately to all pre- and post-award processes as they apply to the preparation and submission of contracts and grants, and the application of these guidelines, policies and procedures to the allocation of effort on different funding sources.Ability to resolve problems that require research and review of policy and procedures.Ability to coordinate and direct work unit activities. Develop new processes or procedures. Supervise staff and student workers in applying operational policies and procedures. Ability to develop written documents and/or reports conveying factual information, general guidelines, and standard procedures. Ability to communicate factual information, general guidelines, and standard procedures.Must exhibit excellent interpersonal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to operate independently under varying time constraints; the ability to write and verbally communicate precisely and clearly; proven analytical and reasoning abilities and experience in evaluating complex requirements and regulations; a thorough knowledge of and skill in applying generally accepted accounting principles; and directly related experience with computerized financial reporting and analysis systems.

Bachelor's degree in social, physical, or mathematical science; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.Knowledge of Office of Management and Budget ( OMB) 2 CFR Parts 215 and 220 and federal funding agency award administration policies.Ability to use data base, web authoring and/or presentation software.Ability to research, identify, and implement software applications to increase productivity.

Not Applicable.

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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.