Research Program Manager

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 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.

The Grant Development Office - Research Program Manager position serves a critical function in supporting the Director, Associate Directors, and other senior leadership to organize, support, and promote the collaborative science initiatives within the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. As the Center's research portfolio has expanded significantly and will continue a similar trajectory for the foreseeable future along with the increasing complexity of funding guidelines, this position will serve a key role in managing the research and administrative needs of these efforts. This position supports the collaborative science programs currently in the Center and identifies and develops new opportunities for collaborations within and outside the Center. The position will work closely with the Associate Director for Translational Research.

Additional responsibilities include:

* Support and manage existing teams to respond to new and existing research opportunities in strategic areas.
* Help identify, develop, promote, and apply for new opportunities.
* Coordinate and manage collaborative science needs including meetings and events related to each of the teams.
* Work with other members of the Center including business managers, scientific writers, and faculty.
* Reporting, including writing and presentation on team progress.
* Set and meet timelines for teams.
* Analyze team metrics and productivity.
* Coordinate and run workshops for a variety of audiences, including staff and faculty.
* Work with Business Officer on spending strategies, effort allocation, and re-budgeting.
* Monitor human subjects reporting, including management of reporting in clinicaltrials.gov, and Human Subjects Study Record reporting in Assist.
* Monitor publications throughout the year, ensuring grant related publications are appropriately affiliated and made compliant with NIH Public Access Policy.
* Collaborate with subsites to monitor progress, report on Human Subjects enrollment and publications.
* Coordinate Career Enhancement Program and Developmental Research Program applications, appointments, and reporting.

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.

* Excellent spoken, written, and interpersonal communication skills
* High level of self-motivation and personal accountability
* Extremely strong time management skills
* Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively
* Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable
* Passionate about helping researchers reach their goals
* Demonstrated ability to set priorities appropriately and organize workload effectively

* Relevant experience in research administration and or project management
* Advanced degree or certification in a related field
* Experience with research design, data collection/management, monitoring budget expenditures, and grant proposal preparation
* Experience working in research at an academic medical center

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.