Department

Med Ad - Finance Service Ctr - 420109

Career Area

Accounting/Finance/Auditing

Posting Open Date

02/24/2023

Application Deadline

05/01/2023

Position Type

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

University Program Specialist

Position Number

20053733

Vacancy ID

S020968

Full-time/Part-time

Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week

40

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$45,000 - $52,000

Proposed Start Date

03/20/2023

Estimated Duration of Appointment

6 months not to exceed 11 months

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 Departmental Research Administrator will work with the FBO Finance Service Center that will work with a mix of departments in the School of Medicine. The Departmental Research Administrator will supervise or assist assigned departments with account management and monitoring and compliance with government accounting methods, procedures, and accounting practices. The position will apply research administration policy and practices, and specifically, the position will supervise and/or assist departments with grant administration and management, as well as financial and data management. This will involve assisting departments with submitting grant proposals, to include budget assistance, coordination of data and information for grant applications, and submitting grants via applicable submission portal.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Ability to monitor and manage financial accounts for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and laws. Ability to manage reporting of complex financial areas or programs, including preparation of financial statements and reports. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel. Excellent organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Experience with grants and contracts. Thorough knowledge of government accounting methods, procedures, and accounting practices. Experience in a university and/or medical setting is preferred. Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification preferred. Knowledge of NIH, NSF, DOD, and other awarding agency regulations and requirements.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities