Job Description
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Base pay range
$57,960.00/yr - $69,730.00/yr
Posting Information
Department: Sch of Nursing-440100
Career Area: Accounting/Finance/Auditing
Posting Open Date: 11/14/2025
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled: No
Position Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title: Grants Manager
Appointment Type: EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number: 20040555
Vacancy ID: NF0009378
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Permanent
FTE: 1
Hours per week: 40
Position Location: North Carolina, US
Hiring Range: $57,960-69,730
Proposed Start Date: 12/01/2025
Position Summary
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 role serves as the Grants and Research Compliance Manager, coordinating the accounting and personnel work of the Grants Management Office for the School of Nursing. It works alongside another Grants Manager.
The incumbent is responsible for preparing difficult and complex financial reports, reconciling a variety of accounts, federal contracts and grants, as well as external university subcontracts and subcontract arrangements with non‑academic businesses.
Additionally, the position is responsible for research compliance and auditing post‑award grants. The individual is the primary research compliance contact for Principal Investigators, advising investigators from the initiation of a grant award through the entire life of the project. Guidance includes proper procedures, guidelines from the University and funding agencies, and regulations covering federal guidelines, foundation guidelines, cost accounting standards, student tuition costs, health insurance, stipend requirements, and other University policies.
Upon grant funding, the manager designs analytical reports to provide Principal Investigators and project managers with current status, expenditure details, and projections of future expenditures. The manager operates independently and manages their own daily routine and schedule, meeting with faculty, project managers, and Dean as needed to assist with all phases of the post‑award grant process.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Entry‑level with a Master’s degree; or Bachelor's with 0‑2 years of experience.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Substantial knowledge of accounting principles and experience with computer‑based financial spreadsheets and databases.
- Ability to work independently and supervise others.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to understand, interpret, and apply rules and regulations governing the processing of fiscal documents.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and high attention to detail.
- Experience with budget analysis, forecasting, account reconciliation, and report preparation.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Prior experience in grants administration and/or finance.
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.
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Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Work at office, Remote work,