What are the responsibilities and job description for the University Program Associate position at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
Posting Information
Department
Lineberger Compr Cancer Center - 426801
Career Area
Accounting/Finance/Auditing
Posting Open Date
06/03/2026
Application Deadline
06/16/2026
Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
University Program Associate
Position Number
20076639
Vacancy ID
S027591
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; flexible
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$23.00 - $28.00 per hour
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment
6 months not to exceed 11 months
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 that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.
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.
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
The LCCC pre-award grants team supports interdisciplinary research groups of investigators at LCCC and collaborating institutions (e.g., Duke University, Washington University, Dana Farber Cancer Institute), in submitting grant applications. The Pre-award Specialist is responsible for submission of grants, ensuring all sponsor guidelines and expectations are met. This position will work on multiple, unique, grant applications at a time, working independently to manage their time and meet university and sponsor deadlines. They will coordinate and communicate with research team members (e.g., faculty principal investigators and co-investigators, non-faculty project managers, and departmental administrators from across the Schools of Medicine, Public Health, Pharmacy, and Arts and Sciences as well as collaborating institutions), institutional research administration officials (e.g., Office of Sponsored Programs and Sponsored Programs Office, Institutional Review Board, and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee) and sponsors (e.g., National Institutes of Health, American Association for Cancer. Research, V-Foundation, Susan G. Komen Foundation). This position will submit non-financial progress reports, as needed, for funded projects. They will use sponsor submission portals including Cayuse, Proposal Central, Assist, grants.gov, etc. The Pre-Award Specialist will work independently, create and adhere to timelines and deadlines.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Management Preferences
Basic knowledge of NIH or other Sponsor grants policies and procedures.
Understanding of sponsor, university guidelines, and policies in order to communicate those to research team members.
Understanding of sponsor, university guidelines, and policies in order to communicate those to research team members.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Salary : $23 - $28