Research Project Coordinator

🇺🇸 Hybrid - NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $70K - $77K

💻 Research

🗓️ September 4th, 2025

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Edtech.com's Summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Research Project Coordinator for the Renaissance Computing Institute (RENCI). This role involves coordinating research and team science projects, managing project operations including planning, communication, milestone tracking, and budget support, while using project management tools like Monday.com to ensure successful project outcomes and contribute to internal process improvements.

Highlights

Coordinate multiple research and team science projects with detailed planning, communication, and milestone tracking.
Manage day-to-day project operations, including scheduling meetings, taking notes, tracking tasks, and maintaining project boards.
Support budget tracking, scheduling, reporting, and use project management tools such as Monday.com and automation features.
Engage in RENCI outreach and internal projects, identifying and implementing process improvements.
Required skills include familiarity with Monday.com, Jira, Zoom, Slack, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and Smartsheet.
Minimum education requires a relevant post-baccalaureate degree or a Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
Preferred qualifications include 3 years of project or program coordination experience, PMP certification, and experience with federally funded or academic projects.
Full-time permanent position with a hiring salary range of $70,000 to $77,000.
Reports to the Research Project Management Office (RPMO) within RENCI at UNC Chapel Hill.
The role requires occasional travel and strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.