Grants Manager

Posting Information

Posting Information
Department
Health Behavior-464001

Career Area
Accounting/Finance/Auditing

Posting Open Date
09/03/2026

Application Deadline
09/17/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Position Type
Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title
Grants Manager

Appointment Type
EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number
20075669

Vacancy ID
NF0009998

Full Time/Part Time
Full-Time Permanent

FTE
1

Hours per week
40

Position Location
North Carolina, US

Hiring Range
$61,000- $71,000

Proposed Start Date
10/19/2026

Position Information
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Department of Health Behavior is one of seven departments in the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina. Founded in 1943, the Department develops, and disseminates knowledge and interventions that promotes the health of individuals and communities. The Department's 25 faculty members have backgrounds in behavioral science, health education, international health, social and cognitive psychology, medicine, medical sociology, and communications, and are united by their commitment to the disciplines of public health together with the social and behavioral sciences.

Position Summary
This position provides full award life cycle administrative management for grants activity associated with research in the Department of Health Behavior. This position serves as one of the Department's two contacts for a variety of granting agencies. Both grant managers are assigned a split of the current faculty research portfolios within the department. This includes ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies. Work performed by the Grants Managers requires a thorough understanding of the types of proposals and mechanisms used by various agencies as well as the terms and conditions of each request for proposal. This knowledge is necessary to interpret rules, regulations, and procedures as well as to plan and direct contracts and grants administration for the department of Health Behavior.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Entry-level with Masters; or Bachelors and 0-2 yrs experience

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience with grant applications and preparation of various budget types. The incumbent must possess superior problem solving, decision making, communication and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
The department prefers candidates with 1-3 years in a pre-award role or position with NIH submission experience

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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Posting Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title
Christopher Powe, HR Consultant

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.