Program Manager - Clinical and Translational Science

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North Carolina Central University is hiring a Program Manager - Clinical and Translational Science. The Program Manager provides operational, fiscal, and administrative leadership for NCCU's component of the Duke–NCCU Clinical and Translational Science Award funded by NIH. This role oversees daily operations, manages budgets and reporting, tracks milestones, and develops new programs to enhance NCCU's clinical and translational science capacity.

Highlights

Coordinate NCCU’s CTSA partnership with Duke and serve as primary liaison for CTSA-related activities.

Manage daily operations, budgets, invoicing, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting in compliance with NIH policies.

Implement project management tools such as Smartsheet, Excel dashboards, and Gantt charts to track program progress.

Support development of new programming including seminars, training sessions, and pilot projects to strengthen CTS capacity.

Facilitate collaboration among NCCU programs (RCMI, BBRI, BRITE, ORD, Rural Health Hub), Duke, and community partners.

Prepare reports, presentations, and communications for leadership, funders, and stakeholders.

Master’s degree required in biomedical, clinical, translational science, public health, business administration, or related field.

Minimum 5 years of experience in research administration, program management, or project coordination.

Experience managing NIH or other federal research budgets and strong familiarity with grant administration and compliance.

Preferred skills include experience with NIH-funded programs, CTSA familiarity, proficiency with financial and project tracking tools such as Cayuse, eRA Commons, ASSIST, and Smartsheet.

Salary range between $65,000 and $80,000 annually.

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Position/Classification Title
Working Title	Program Manager - Clinical and Translational Science
Position Number
FLSA	Exempt
Appointment Type
Tenure Track	No
FTE	1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months
If time limited, duration date
Department Hiring Range	$65,000-$80,000
EEO-1 Category	Administrative Support Workers
SOC Code	11-9199 - Managers, All Other

Position Overview

Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight!	Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress. Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement. An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight. Visit NCCU.edu.
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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Position Summary The Program Manager will provide operational, fiscal, and administrative leadership for the North Carolina Central University (NCCU) component of the Duke–NCCU Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This position supports and works closely with the Duke –NCCU Bridge Office, serving as the key point of coordination for CTSA-related activities at NCCU. The Program Manager will oversee day-to-day operations, manage budgets and reporting, track program milestones, and help develop new programming to expand NCCU’s clinical and translational science (CTS) capacity. The ideal candidate combines strong budget management, project management, and communication skills with the ability to align academic, operational, and community partners toward shared goals. Key Responsibilities Program Leadership & Coordination Serve as NCCU’s primary coordinator for the Duke–NCCU Bridge Office and CTSA partnership. Manage daily operations, timelines, and deliverables for NCCU’s CTSA portfolio. Support the PI and co-Is in planning, implementation, and evaluation of NCCU’s CTSA activities. Coordinate engagement across NCCU’s programs (such as RCMI, BBRI, BRITE, ORD, Rural Health Hub) to advance translational research. Foster collaboration and communication between NCCU, Duke, and community partners. Budget & Financial Management Oversee NIH and institutional budgets, invoicing, and expenditure tracking for CTSA-related activities. Prepare financial reports, projections, and reconciliations in coordination with NCCU’s Office of Sponsored Research and Duke’s CTSA finance team. Ensure compliance with NIH and institutional fiscal policies. Manage subawards, contracts, and vendor relationships, ensuring timely processing and accountability. Project Management & Capacity Building Implement project management tools (Smartsheet, Excel dashboards, Gantt charts) to track milestones and deliverables. Support new programming at NCCU—such as seminars, training sessions, and pilot project coordination—to strengthen CTS capacity. Assist with strategic planning and evaluation, using data and metrics to track NCCU’s CTS growth and impact. Coordinate internal and cross-institutional meetings, workshops, and communications. Communication & Reporting Serve as a central communication point between NCCU, Duke, and NIH partners. Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and updates for leadership and funders. Support visibility of NCCU’s CTSA efforts through newsletters, web content, and outreach materials. Maintain clear documentation of program activities, progress, and outcomes. Qualifications Master’s degree required in biomedical, clinical, translational science, public health, business administration, or related field. Minimum 5 years of experience in research administration, program management, or project coordination. Proven experience managing NIH or other federal research budgets, invoicing, and expenditure tracking. Strong project management and organizational skills, including familiarity with planning tools. Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to work effectively with faculty, administrators, and partners. Understanding of NIH grants administration, compliance, and reporting. Preferred Skills Experience with multi-institutional or NIH-funded programs. Familiarity with CTSA program goals, structure, and NIH translational priorities. Proficiency in financial systems and project tracking tools (e.g., Cayuse, eRA Commons, ASSIST, Smartsheet). Ability to translate strategic goals into operational plans and actionable outcomes. Commitment to NCCU’s mission and community-engaged research approach.
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Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation	N/A
Equal Opportunity Employer	Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University’s internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.

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Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	EPA03427P
Open Date	11/20/2025
Date desired for closing or initial review
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Date Position Available	12/01/2025
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North Carolina Central University
1801 Fayetteville St.
Durham, NC, 27707
Mainline: 919-530-6100

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