Endometrial Cancer Center of Excellence Program Manager

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 07 Mar 2024

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Lineberger Compr Cancer Center-426801
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 02/23/2024
Application Deadline 03/07/2024
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title Endometrial Cancer Center of Excellence Program Manager
Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number 20062159
Vacancy ID NF0007876
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent
FTE 1
Hours per week 40
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Salary commensurate with qualifications
Proposed Start Date 03/25/2024

Position Information


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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.
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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 LCCC at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks to hire a full-time project manager to support the advancement of the mission of the Endometrial Cancer Center of Excellence. Reporting to the Director, the successful applicant will be responsible for the day-to-day administrative, operational and project management work of the Center. Duties may include coordination of project stakeholders, participation in project design and implementation, leading discussions with administrative and clinical project partners, monitoring of project progress and goals, donor stewardship work and assisting with budgetary management. Management of seminar series, stakeholder meetings, and the Director’s complex calendar. Time will be dedicated to supporting protocol development and monitoring by working closely with regulatory staff and study teams to develop study protocol, prepare IRB applications and modifications, monitor study timelines and research activities, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, standard operation procedures (SOPs), the study protocols, and overall research objectives. Position will also entail development of research databases for a variety of project types (i.e., retrospective and prospective translational and clinical studies), primary data collection (including via medical chart review), and database maintenance (experience with REDCap is preferred). Strong acumen when developing manuscripts, conference presentations, website content and research grant applications is needed. May train and supervise research assistants, students, and/or temporary employees as assigned. Opportunity may exist to assist with recruitment, enrollment, and retention of study participants; identifying, evaluating, and modifying data collection methodologies; preparing study-related enrollment and retention reports. Support study-related communications across study team, partners, and relevant stakeholders.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience with independently managing research including establishing operating design, quality assurance, database development and maintenance (including data extraction) and IRB submissions/renewals/modifications. Must possess excellent organizational skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, inherent self-motivation, demonstrated capacity for working independently and engaging in innovative problem-solving, and ability to work productively in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment. Requires dedication to research on cancer diagnosis, treatment and management, with a focus on equity in care and also includes biological correlates such as genomics/microbiome. Also required is the ability to orient other personnel in data collection and quality control techniques, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, physicians, researchers, managers, representatives of other agencies/facilities, and the public.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Preference will be given to the candidate with the following relevant experience: managing multi-site or multidisciplinary research projects; interviewing research participants with a medical diagnosis or chronic illness; conducting literature reviews; grant writing; analyzing quantitative data using Stata or SAS; preparing reports to funding agencies, including the National Institutes of Health; preparing and managing research budgets; preparing and submitting manuscripts for publication; preparing reports and applications to institutional review boards (IRBs), and in-depth knowledge of and facility with Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Calendar, and Endnote.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

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Posting Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title Gretchen Harrison
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
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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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