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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Research Program Manager

🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, NC

🕑 Temporary

💰 $20 - $51 per Hour

💻 Project Management

🗓️ August 20th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Research Program Manager. The role involves supporting Dr. Lynne Wagner by managing her research portfolio, coordinating grant proposals, monitoring project timelines, budgeting, and supervising research team staff to meet performance metrics.

Highlights
  • Manage and direct extramurally-funded research projects and the ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group program co-led by Dr. Lynne Wagner.
  • Collaborate on grant proposals and funded projects including creation of deliverables and timeline management.
  • Monitor team communication and track progress to meet deadlines and goals.
  • Participate in research proposal budget development and post-award financial tracking and budget management.
  • Supervise research team staff to ensure project timelines, deliverables, and performance metrics are met.
  • Requires Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus one year of related experience or equivalent combination.
  • Position is full-time temporary staff, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
  • Compensation ranges from $19.99 to $51.03 per hour.
  • Appointment duration is 6 months or less, with a proposed start date of August 25, 2025.
  • Position supports the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center with a mission focused on cancer research, treatment, training, and outreach.