University of North Carolina
Research Program Manager
University of North Carolina, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28412
Posting Information
Posting Information
Department Psychiatry - Research-412250
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 07/28/2025
Application Deadline 08/11/2025
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title Research Program Manager
Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number 20071626
Vacancy ID NF0009209
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent
FTE 1
Hours per week 40
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $95,000 - $105,000
Proposed Start Date 08/25/2025
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
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 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 prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.
Position Summary
This position will serve as the Clinical Research Program Manager within the Child and Adolescent Anxiety and Mood Disorders Program (CHAAMP), which is housed within the UNC Department of Psychiatry. The individual in this role will oversee multiple federal- and philanthropic-funded research studies and will contribute to the strategic growth of CHAAMP. This position will help lead a broad range of activities related to planning, organizing, executing, managing, and monitoring the implementation of new and existing initiatives including observational studies and clinical trials. Other duties of this position may include assisting with strategic planning, study design, grant planning and submissions, budget planning and management, development of study procedures, adverse event reporting, manuscript writing, and stakeholder engagement. This position will also supervise and manage other staff and graduate and undergraduate students.
Some specific responsibilities include: Oversight and operational management of 3-5 research projects Identification of funding opportunities and supporting grant development Assisting with proposal preparation, submissions and funder reporting Contributing to the publication of peer-reviewed manuscripts Design of cross-study workflows and infrastructure Supervising research staff across studies and leading development of onboarding systems, policies and procedures across the program Coordinating with external partners and contributing to public-facing communications 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
Master's or doctoral degree (or foreign degree equivalent) required. Experience with planning, organizing, executing, managing, and/or monitoring the implementation of new and existing research initiatives. Experience with grant planning and submissions, budget planning and management, development of study procedures, adverse event reporting, and/or manuscript writing. Outstanding oral and written communication skills and analytic/problem-solving skills.
Additional qualifications needed:
At least 10 years of experience in clinical or behavioral health research Experience supervising and mentoring junior research staff and trainees Experience supporting grant development, including writing or contributing to grant proposals Strong project management skills with a track record of coordinating complex, multi-site or multi-stakeholder research projects
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Not applicable.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/304535
Posting Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title Ammie Senn, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email ammie_senn@med.unc.edu
Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Posting Information
Department Psychiatry - Research-412250
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 07/28/2025
Application Deadline 08/11/2025
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title Research Program Manager
Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number 20071626
Vacancy ID NF0009209
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent
FTE 1
Hours per week 40
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $95,000 - $105,000
Proposed Start Date 08/25/2025
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
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 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 prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.
Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.
Position Summary
This position will serve as the Clinical Research Program Manager within the Child and Adolescent Anxiety and Mood Disorders Program (CHAAMP), which is housed within the UNC Department of Psychiatry. The individual in this role will oversee multiple federal- and philanthropic-funded research studies and will contribute to the strategic growth of CHAAMP. This position will help lead a broad range of activities related to planning, organizing, executing, managing, and monitoring the implementation of new and existing initiatives including observational studies and clinical trials. Other duties of this position may include assisting with strategic planning, study design, grant planning and submissions, budget planning and management, development of study procedures, adverse event reporting, manuscript writing, and stakeholder engagement. This position will also supervise and manage other staff and graduate and undergraduate students.
Some specific responsibilities include: Oversight and operational management of 3-5 research projects Identification of funding opportunities and supporting grant development Assisting with proposal preparation, submissions and funder reporting Contributing to the publication of peer-reviewed manuscripts Design of cross-study workflows and infrastructure Supervising research staff across studies and leading development of onboarding systems, policies and procedures across the program Coordinating with external partners and contributing to public-facing communications 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
Master's or doctoral degree (or foreign degree equivalent) required. Experience with planning, organizing, executing, managing, and/or monitoring the implementation of new and existing research initiatives. Experience with grant planning and submissions, budget planning and management, development of study procedures, adverse event reporting, and/or manuscript writing. Outstanding oral and written communication skills and analytic/problem-solving skills.
Additional qualifications needed:
At least 10 years of experience in clinical or behavioral health research Experience supervising and mentoring junior research staff and trainees Experience supporting grant development, including writing or contributing to grant proposals Strong project management skills with a track record of coordinating complex, multi-site or multi-stakeholder research projects
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Not applicable.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/304535
Posting Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title Ammie Senn, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email ammie_senn@med.unc.edu
Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.