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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Program Manager, Sustainable Energy Research Consortium (SERC)

🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Project Management

🗓️ August 21st, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Program Manager for the Sustainable Energy Research Consortium (SERC). The role involves managing the SERC research portfolio, supporting scientific and administrative aspects of team projects, leading budgeting and financial management, and coordinating internal and external communications and events to foster sustainable energy research and workforce training.

Highlights

  • Manage SERC research portfolio and support pre- and post-award activities for team projects.
  • Collaborate with university stakeholders to create research teams addressing North Carolina's energy challenges.
  • Lead annual budgeting, manage finances, and advise faculty Director on funding strategies.
  • Develop programmatic materials for technical and non-technical events and manage internal and external communications including web presence and press releases.
  • Lead forums, meetings, conferences, workforce training, and outreach programs related to sustainable energy.
  • Required Ph.D. in chemistry or related field with at least three years of energy science research experience and two years managing a major research center or project.
  • Strong skills in project management, communication, budgeting, financial analysis, and Microsoft Office Suite proficiency required.
  • Preferred experience includes sponsored project administration, renewable energy technical knowledge, and familiarity with university business practices.
  • Department of Chemistry hosts over 40 faculty and significant federal and private research funding supporting energy science innovation.
  • Full-time permanent position with hiring range dependent on education and experience.