Temporary Undergraduate Research Administrator

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

This position will be responsible for providing a variety of business and fiscal functions to manage grant operations for undergraduate research training grants. This position will identify funding opportunities as well as coordinate with appropriate faculty and units to execute pre-award processes such as building and budgeting proposals, working closely with UNCW Sponsored Programs. This position will also support faculty through the post-award process such as hiring, purchasing, sub-award management, tuition awards, and travel. The Research Administrator will report to the Associate Director of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships and will be expected to work closely with the Research Development Office, Pre- and Post- Award Specialists from the Sponsored Programs team, and other research operations groups across campus.

Minimum 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.

* One year of experience related to the area of assignment

* Independent self-starter

* Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

* Strong interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and excellent attention to detail

* Ability to multi-task

* Knowledge of grant management

* Experience with Banner financial systems

PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.