Administrative Project Coordinator

Monday- friday:8am-5 pm
Hybrid work schedule- Mon, Fri- work from home; Tu, Wed, Thurs- work from office

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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.

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 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 prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

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

THIS IS A TIME-LIMITED POSITION WITH AN ESTIMATED DURATION OF 1 YEAR.

The SOM Clinical Research Alliance is engaged in the management of the AIDS Clinical Trial Group to Advancing Clinical Therapeutics Globally for HIV/ AIDS and Other Infections ( ACTG), a cooperative group funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases ( NIAID), and other collaborating NIH Institutes and Centers, as well as industry partners. The ACTG is an international, multicenter clinical trials network to advance therapeutics in HIV/ AIDS, tuberculosis, and viral hepatitis. This operation requires coordination of a research and clinical trials infrastructure that includes the fields of virology, immunology, pharmacology, mycobacteriology, specimen banking, clinical trials design, clinical trials data management, and new drug and laboratory testing regulatory affairs. Additionally, as the direction of NIAID, the Network responds to emergent clinical research needs.

The Administrative Project Coordinator at the SOM Clinical Research Alliance supports the ACTG Network by providing administrative support and ensuring compliance with policies. The role requires excellent communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Key responsibilities include fulfilling daily administrative tasks in support of the ACTG Executive Director and Financial Manager, including calendaring, mass email communications, meeting material preparation, office supply management, and action item tracking.

In addition, the Administrative Project Coordinator will manage and monitor travel via Concur, assist with meeting logistics and coordinating domestic and international meeting preparation and travel for ACTG members (eg booking travel, coordinating meetings, processing reimbursements), reconcile travel expense reports, and collaborate closely with the Executive Assistant and Executive Director to ensure the smooth execution of in person and virtual ACTG Network meetings.

This position also involves tracking and analyzing financial and productivity data, setting up databases, and assisting with special projects as needed. The ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion is crucial for this role.

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of related office experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

* Requires excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
* Strong organizational skills to formulate and compete vigorous timelines.
* Must be able to make independent effective decisions in appropriate situations.
* Skill in working as part of a team and collaborating closely with co-workers and faculty on a variety of interdependent projects.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with sensitive information with discretion.

* Experience working in an academic medical center or university preferred
* Working knowledge of UNC Systems
* Knowledge of NIH Grants Policy Statement; Federal travel regulation.

Not Applicable.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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.