Undergraduate Research Administrator Position Available In New Hanover, North Carolina

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​Benefits of Working at UNCW Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.
Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.
As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.
We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy,and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.
Recruitment Range $52,721- $58,000
Vacancy Number S02661
Position Title University Program Specialist
Working Title Undergraduate Research Administrator
Competency Level Journey
Home Department UEFA Operations – 33000
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The Undergraduate Education and Faculty Affairs Functional Area is one of eight primary functional areas within the Division of Academic Affairs that develop and enact polices, processes and programs that advance UNCW’s academic mission through the support of the Colleges and other divisions of the institution.
This functional area supports faculty development and welfare; partners with various stakeholders to promote faculty diversity and a culture of equity and inclusion; facilitates the new degree program planning process and champions undergraduate degree program development; coordinates the Quality Enhancement Plan selection process; oversees the University Studies Curriculum and Assessment process; supports and champions interdisciplinary programs; and, serves as a liaison to UNCW’s Faculty Senate.
College Undergraduate Ed & Faculty Affairs – 330 College
College/School Information University Information The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “

Doctoral Universities:

High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position The Center for the Support of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships (CSURF) is housed within the Office of High Impact Practices. CSURF maintains a close relationship with the UNCW Honors College in their support of all undergraduate research and scholarship across the institution. CSURF is the point of contact for approximately 18,000 students from over 250 majors.
This position will be charged with overseeing the full lifecycle of undergraduate research training grants (such as NSF REUs), with both pre- and post-award responsibilities. This position will identify funding opportunities and coordinate with appropriate faculty and units to prepare documents and budgets of competitive applications. For post-award, this position will monitor budgets, prepare reports, and manage the closeout of grants. The Research Administrator will report to the Associate Director of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships. Additionally, the Research Administrator will be expected to work closely with the Research Development Office, Pre- and Post- Award Specialists from the Sponsored Programs team, and other research operations groups across campus.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Preferred education, professional skills and experience Graduate degree
3 or more years of related experience working in grant management, research administration, project management, or grant writing
University experience sufficient to earn the trust and respect of faculty across disciplines
Experience with the NSF, NIH, and/or private foundations
Experience with platforms such as grants.gov, eRA Commons, InfoEd, etc
Ability to find, synthesize, and communicate relevant information in an organized, comprehensive, manner, including funding agency specifics such as guidelines, eligibility, and submission protocols
Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong organizational and self-management skills, including tracking multi-step processes and multi-year timelines
Ability to multitask
Strong ability to take initiative, work independently, and collaborate with team
Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, customer service skills
Proficiency in frequently used software programs (Microsoft Office, Zoom) and searching databases
Required Certifications or licensure N/A
FTE 1.0 (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year 12 Months
Work Days Monday – Friday
Work Hours 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Type of Position Permanent
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Position Number 8456
Job Posting Date 04/17/2025
Posting Close Date 04/28/2025
Number of Openings Single Incumbent
Special Notes to Applicants

PLEASE NOTE

This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the ‘Work History’ section before you for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
EEO Statement At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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