New

Research Program Manager

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

$95,000 - $105,000

United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill

104 Airport Dr (Show on map)

Jul 28, 2025

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.