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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Lead Central Effort Analyst

🇺🇸 Remote - NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $70K - $75K

💻 Other

🗓️ November 27th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Lead Central Effort Analyst. This role manages the day-to-day operations of the University effort reporting function to ensure compliance with federal guidelines, oversees biannual effort certification processes, provides mentorship to team members, and addresses complex reporting and payroll transaction issues in support of the Office of Sponsored Programs' research administration.

Highlights
  • Administers the University's effort reporting compliance in coordination with the Cost Accounting and Central Effort Manager.
  • Oversees biannual effort certification using the Effort Certification and Reporting Technology (ecrt) system.
  • Provides expert customer service, training to campus constituents, and mentorship to Central Effort Analysts.
  • Reviews and approves electronic Payroll Action Requests (ePAR) and Payroll Accounting Adjustment Tool (PAAT) transactions affecting sponsored projects.
  • Leads post-certification review and analysis of effort reports, resolving system issues and status updates.
  • Requires strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills along with knowledge of financial systems and accounting principles.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and ability to adapt to new software; PeopleSoft experience preferred.
  • Preferred qualifications include experience in payroll, university sponsored programs, federal regulations, and effort reporting policies, with certification as a Research Administrator a plus.
  • Position offers a full-time, permanent appointment with a salary range of $70,000 to $75,000.
  • Supports the Office of Sponsored Programs, facilitating research administration for over $1 billion in sponsored awards annually.

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