Business Officer 3

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.

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.

The Pre-Award Research Lead is an integral part of the Pre-Award Research Office and Support ( PROS), serving as the technical expert lead providing overall direction of pre-award operations across assigned departments. The position is responsible for supervising and/or assisting assigned departments with account management, monitoring, and compliance with government accounting methods, procedures, and accounting practices. The position is responsible for developing and maintaining productive, collaborative working relationships and assessing and responding to assigned departments' needs. The position applies research administration policy and practices and specifically, the position supervises and/ or assists departments with grant administration/ management as well as financial and data management. This position serves as the Team Lead for the Pre-Award Research Office and Support ( PROS) on all pre-award services, responsible for supervision, training, point of contact for escalations, handling the advanced/complex issues, and other related duties.

Mid- to late-career with Masters and 2- 4 yrs experience; Bachelors and 3-5 yrs experience

Advanced ability to monitor and manage financial accounts for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and laws. Advanced ability to manage to report complex financial areas or programs, including preparation of financial statements and reports. Ability to develop complex formulas for spreadsheets. Must be able to train, assign, supervise, and review the work of others, and be able to perform/supervise several administrative and financial functions. Must be able to communicate with all levels of management and provide consultation, expertise, and recommend solutions.

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.

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.