What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Officer position at University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill?
Posting Information
Posting Information
| Department | Lineberger Compr Cancer Center-426801 |
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| Career Area | Other |
| Posting Open Date | 10/19/2026 |
| Application Deadline | 11/02/2026 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Position Type | Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) |
| Working Title | Business Officer |
| Appointment Type | EHRA Non-Faculty |
| Position Number | 20079074 |
| Vacancy ID | NF0010125 |
| Full Time/Part Time | Part-Time Permanent |
| FTE | 0.5 |
| Hours per week | 20 |
| Position Location | North Carolina, US |
| Hiring Range | Dependent on education/experience |
| Proposed Start Date | 11/23/2026 |
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. |
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| 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 Operations Manager and will be responsible for strategic planning and business development, providing operational and administrative leadership for contracts, human resources, and recruitment for a specialized initiative within the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. This position is responsible for management and reporting activities for the Center for Generative Immunotherapy (CGI). This position will work closely with Directors across the spectrum of Computational Sciences and Clinical and Translational Sciences. |
| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements | Mid- to late-career with Master's and 2- 4 years experience; Bachelor's and 3-5 years' experience |
| Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Degree in relevant field. |
| Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Management Preferences include the ability to independently manage a diverse range of business functions within departments; ability to research, analyze and resolve routine and unprecedented or non-routine issues within University and UNC Health environments; excellent communication and dispute resolution skills; strong administration background in an academic or health care setting; and ability to travel to our clinical sites as needed. |
| Special Physical/Mental Requirements | |
| Campus Security Authority Responsibilities | Not Applicable. |
| Special Instructions | |
| Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/327062 |
Posting Contact Information
| Department Contact Name and Title | Vanessa Perry, Human Resources Consultant |
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| Department Contact Telephone or Email | vanessa_perry@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 |
| 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. |
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.