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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Grants Manager

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27517

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Employment Type:

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Vacancy ID:

NF0009378

Salary Range:

$57,960-69,730

Position Summary/Description This position offers a 100% remote work arrangement, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station. Please note that work location arrangements are subject to change based on organizational needs, policy updates, or other operational considerations.

This position serves as the Grants and Research Compliance Manager, who coordinates the accounting and personnel work of the Grants Management Office for School of Nursing. It works alongside another Grants Manager. This position is responsible for preparing difficult and complex financial reports and reconciling a variety of accounts, federal contracts and grants, as well as external University subcontracts and subcontracts with non‑academic businesses.

The school is committed to advancing the highest standard of integrity and ethics and to compliance with all applicable laws, policies and regulations governing research, privacy, and conflicts of interest. Therefore, this position is also responsible for research compliance and auditing the post‑award grants at the School of Nursing. The person in this position is the primary research compliance contact for the Principal Investigators. He/she advises and guides the investigators from the initiation of a grant award through the entire life of the grant. He/she must assist faculty and project managers on the proper procedures and guidelines of both the University and the funding agency. He/she must have knowledge of federal regulations, foundation guidelines, cost accounting standards, student tuition costs, health insurance & stipend requirements and other University guidelines. Once a grant is funded, he/she designs analytical reports to provide principal investigators and project managers with current status and funding. In addition, these reports provide current expenditures as well as projections of future expenditures. The individual in this position functions independently and the incumbent is responsible for his/her own daily routine and schedule. He/she meets with faculty, project managers and dean as needed to assist with all phases of the post‑award grant process.

Education and Experience Prior experience in grants administration and/or finance.

Essential Skills

Substantial knowledge of accounting principles and experience in the use of computer‑based financial spreadsheets and databases.

Ability to work independently and supervise others, advising and counseling others.

Strong organizational skills and excellent interpersonal skills.

Ability to understand, interpret and apply rules and regulations governing the processing of fiscal documents.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Strong Excel skills.

High degree of concentration and attention to detail; ability to complete budget analysis and forecasting, account reconciliation, and report preparation.

Multiple tasking, ability to shift priorities and shift clients quickly.

AA/EEO Statement 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.

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