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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Lead Central Effort Analyst

🇺🇸 Remote - US

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $70K - $75K

💻 Other

🗓️ December 16th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Lead Central Effort Analyst. This role involves administering the university's effort reporting functions in compliance with federal guidelines, overseeing the biannual effort certification process using the ecrt system, providing mentorship to team members, and managing complex payroll-related HR transactions affecting sponsored projects.

Highlights
  • Administer day-to-day aspects of the university effort reporting function ensuring federal compliance.
  • Oversee biannual effort certification via the Effort Certification and Reporting Technology (ecrt) system.
  • Provide expert customer service and training to campus constituents on effort reporting.
  • Lead post-certification review and analysis of effort reports requiring additional action.
  • Review and approve electronic Payroll Action Request (ePAR) and Payroll Accounting Adjustment Tool (PAAT) transactions in ConnectCarolina related to sponsored projects.
  • Possess strong communication skills to identify and report compliance concerns within the team and university.
  • Require solid knowledge of financial systems, accounting principles, and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Preferred qualifications include payroll experience, knowledge of sponsored programs regulations, PeopleSoft experience, and Certified Research Administrator credentials.
  • Mid-career professionals with a Master’s degree and 1-2 years experience or a Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years experience are eligible.
  • Hiring range is $70,000 - $75,000 annually for a full-time permanent position.