Research Administrator

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 03 Mar 2024

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Lineberger Compr Cancer Center-426801
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 01/23/2024
Application Deadline 03/03/2024
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title Research Administrator
Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number 20014185
Vacancy ID NF0007744
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent
FTE 1
Hours per week 40
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Dependent on Education/Experience
Proposed Start Date 03/04/2024

Position Information


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
The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing 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. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.
Position Summary
The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, founded in 1975, is one of 47 National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the country. The Center’s mission is to reduce cancer occurrence and death in North Carolina and the nation through research, treatment, training, and outreach.
The primary purpose of the Research Administrator is to manage the administrative infrastructure for the rapidly growing Advanced Cellular Facility of the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. The position will be responsible for all strategic planning, financial management, and research administration activities for the facility. The position will prepare budgets, oversee contract negotiations, chair the CAR T steering committee, and ensure compliance with all relevant federal and state regulations. The position will be responsible for the administration of the program’s combined $10M+ sponsored research portfolio. This position will also be responsible for helping to increase external marketing of services to biotechnology companies as well as other academic institutions. The Research Administrator will be expected to know the correct and appropriate funding mechanisms and understand the policies and procedures around running a NIH approved research core facility.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Mid- to late-career with Masters and 2- 4 yrs experience; Bachelors and 3-5 yrs experience
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Individual must have experience with all areas related to GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) as it relates to commercial business. Significant experience with budgeting, generation of financial statements and understanding of the revenue cycles for commercial business. Experience working with revenue coming from grants, contracts and payments to the vendor and experience with managing a portfolio of this complexity for payment. Experience with state and federal regulations regarding manufacturing of biological products. Experience with financial projects and forecasting revenue projections for businesses.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
MBA or a Masters in Accounting. GAAP experience for an academic program that generated commercial products. Experience in academic or non-for profit business generating commercial products.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/273184

Posting Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title Vanessa Perry HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
Office of Human Resources Contact Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

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