Senior Research Administration Specialist
Listed on 2026-08-17
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Education / Teaching
Posting Information
Department Arts and Sciences Deans Office-300100
Career Area Accounting/Finance/Auditing
Posting Open Date 08/07/2026
Final date to receive applications 08/19/2026
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title Senior Research Administration Specialist
Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number
Vacancy NF0009950
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent
FTE 1
Hours per week 40
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $62,115 - $85,000
Proposed Start Date 09/14/2026
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.
The College of Arts & Sciences is the largest academic unit within the University and consists of about 71 units, including centers, programs, institutional support and 42 academic departments and interdisciplinary curricula, which offer both undergraduate bachelor’s degrees and graduate-level masters and PhD degrees. The College is divided into four academic divisions:
Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Fine Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. The Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education oversees all academic student support units, including but not limited to Academic Advising, Honors, and the Academic Success Center. The Senior Associate Dean for Research & Innovation drives strategic planning and provides guidance across the academic divisions and research programs, fostering new models of innovation, new initiatives and new collaborations.
The Office of the Dean is responsible for all of the academic, academic student support, financial and administrative operations in the College of Arts & Sciences.
The College of Arts & Sciences Business Operations Office is housed in the Office of the Dean and supports the fiscal and human resources operations of the departments, curricula, and programs by consolidating their business operations into one center. The Business Operations Office enables transparency of operations and information, creating a more responsive organization that utilizes online systems and automation to streamline processes.
It consistently applies policies, ensuring compliance to UNC , State, and Federal regulations and laws.
Within the Business Operations’ Accounting Department, grant and research administration support is provided for the non
- Big 5 Departments (Biology, Chemistry, Math, English and Psychology). The Big 5 Departments have their own grant and research administration units, which are given autonomy from the Business Operations Office due to the specificity of field, the number and value amounts of grants and other third-party funding handled by their faculty.
For the smaller departments and centers, each may or may not have their own grant and research staff based upon the complexity and loss impact of the grants. These departments with their own field representatives will be handling their own research administration, however unlike the Big 5 Departments, any system financial transactions must be approved by Business Operations.
The Business Operations’ Accounting Division is ultimately accountable for any…
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