Business Officer 1
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

LCCC-Computational Medicine-426808

Career Area :

Research Professionals

Posting Open Date:

10/14/2024

Application Deadline:

11/15/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title:

Business Officer 1

Appointment Type:

EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number:

00054278

Vacancy ID:

NF0008584

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time Permanent

FTE:

1

Hours per week:

40

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Dependent on Education/Experience

Proposed Start Date:

11/04/2024

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 Computational Medicine Program (CMP) is a research centered program that aims to incorporate computational approaches into biomedical research. CMP occupies the 11th floor of the Mary Ellen Jones Building and houses the labs of 11 principal investigators (Rau, Miao, Marron, Vincent, Hoadley, Leiderman, Stanley, Rubinsteyn, Palmer, Purvis and Elston). Due to the rapid growth of CMP over the last 5 years (from 3 to 11 PIs), there has been a significant increase in both the magnitude and scope of the administrative support needed by the program. The Business Officer will handle all of CMP's financial needs, ensuring the program is compliant with all university, state and federal requirements, and forecasting annual spending. The Business Officer will aide PIs with grant reporting documents, management, maintenance, and forecasting of departmental costs, and the monitoring and provision of reports for F&A from PI grants and supervise the business service coordinator.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Entry-level with Masters; or Bachelors and 0-2 years experience.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Must have post award experience, good communication skills and Advanced proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel. Strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Management experience, other support experience, running financial reports, and researching grant opportunities. An ability to distill insights from multiple sources of information into an executive-level overview. An ability to establish strong standing and respect within the organization. A strong understanding of business and policy issues faced by organizations in higher education.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements:

Ability to move 5-10 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation, creative thinker, and problem solver.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

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