Senior Research Administration Specialist

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Chapel Hill, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $62K - $85K 💻 Other 🗓️ August 13th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Senior Research Administration Specialist. This role leads complex pre-award research administration activities using project management principles to support faculty and research teams, manages highly complex proposals, and mentors research administration staff. It also involves limited post-award responsibilities including award setup and compliance advising.

Highlights

Lead complex pre-award activities, including proposal development, budgeting, and compliance.
Manage a portfolio of complex proposals collaborating with principal investigators and departmental leadership.
Apply project management to coordinate timelines, track deliverables, and support multi-investigator/institutional proposals.
Provide guidance, training, and problem-solving support to research administration staff without formal supervisory duties.
Support limited post-award tasks such as award setup, interpreting award terms, and advising on financial compliance.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and research administration systems like RAMSeS, Cayuse, PeopleSoft, and Infoporte.
Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree with 3-5 years or master's with 2-4 years of relevant experience in research administration.
Preferred qualifications include 5+ years in research administration, experience with multi-site proposals, project management certification (e.g., CRA, CPRA, PMP), and leadership in process improvements.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and external partners within the College of Arts & Sciences Business Operations and Accounting Department.
Hiring range for the full-time permanent position is $62,115 to $85,000 annually.