NCTU Budget Officer

Department:

Neurology-411801

Career Area :

Research Professionals

Posting Open Date:

02/21/2025

Application Deadline:

03/24/2025

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title:

NCTU Budget Officer

Appointment Type:

EHRA Non-Faculty Research

Position Number:

20039689, 20039159

Vacancy ID:

NF0008949

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time Permanent

FTE:

1

Hours per week:

40

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Commensurate with Experience

Proposed Start Date:

03/24/2025

Be a Tar Heel:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary:

The Neurosciences Clinical Trials Unit (NCTU) supports over 70 active Industry, Federal funded, and investigator-initiated studies at any given time. Current trials include those for epilepsy, memory and cognitive disorders, neurocritical care, neuromuscular disorders, stroke, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, pediatric neurology, and neurosurgical spine.

The NCTU model strengthens research support by providing highly trained research coordinators who collaborate with investigators and sponsors with the goal of conducting clinical trials efficiently and with the highest standards. The NCTU team provides our experienced investigators with primary coordinators, back-up coordinators, and administrative support to assist with regulatory compliance, budgetary and financial oversight, as well as quality management.

The NCTU is managing a complex mix of trials among multiple departments, including Neurology, Neurosurgery and ENT. Due to the increased research endeavors of new and current faculty, the Clinical Research Manager/Budgeting Officer serves in a leadership position within the NCTU, providing administrative and financial oversight while assisting NCTU Leadership with all aspects of NCTU research management.

This position manages and evaluates the social/clinical research associated with the Neurosciences Clinical Trials Unit, a division within the Department of Neurology. The work performed is to support the expanding research programs and policies. The range of duties include but are not limited to: project planning and design, project budget and financial management, data/information collection and analysis, project administration and oversight, program and/or policy development and evaluation (develop and maintain financial SOPs), and preparing reports. Work will also include the managing of the unit's research study finances for studies involving human subjects. Financial monitoring is an integral component of clinical trial success, providing fiscal guidance and assisting NCTU Leadership with all aspects of research fiscal management. This position will represent the NCTU Leadership regarding research fiscal business at department and University level when appropriate. Work will also include training of staff and faculty.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Minimum of 3 years' experience in research coordination or management and experience in budget negotiation. Must have demonstrated experience in research activities, developed understanding of contract and budget negotiation.

In addition, the candidate must be able to:

• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of research, regulatory compliance (FDA, ICH, GCP) and ability to understand a clinical protocol and research contract.-Experience in creating administrative tools, developing, and implementing new processes, and drafting standard operating procedures.
• Communicate effectively, efficiently, and diplomatically, both orally and in writing.
• Work independently and to multitask in a fast-paced environment, prioritize high-volume work-load with minimal supervision.
• Critical thinking skills for problem solving with strategic thinking capacity to drive the research studies while understanding the upstream and downstream implications of decisions that affect study timelines.
• Plan work to meet established deadlines.
• Adaptable/flexible, independent critical thinker, able to adjust to challenges with confidence and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Preferred candidates will have a minimum of 7 years of experience in research coordination or management and at least 2 years of experience in budget negotiation. Knowledge and appreciation of University structure, practices, policies and procedures. UNC experience preferred.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

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