A Program Officer oversees the development of an organization's programs. This may includes staff development, project management, implementation and daily management of activities. May also oversee funds and budgets.
Temporary Grants and Contracts Officer I 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. 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.
Department:
Sponsored Programs & Research Compliance - 31110
Vacancy Number:
TSP5686PST
Temp Position Type:
Job Category:
Research FLSA for
Position:
Nonexempt Brief Summary of Work for this
Position:
Under general direction from SPARC Leadership, this position acts as liaison among Principal Investigators (PIs), university administrative units, sponsors, and department/chair and college/dean and the SPARC Team and is expected to deliver high-quality, customer-focus sponsored programs services, interacting with faculty and administrative staff to facilitate the management of all sponsored agreements and post-award support and serves as a single point of contact for their assigned portfolio. The role is critical in interpreting both agency and university requirements and policies/practices of the university and requires problem-solving skills in a compliance-driven environment as well as the consistent exercise of independent judgement and discretion in matters of significance.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires post-baccalaureate credentials (e.g., master's degree or higher), although a bachelor's degree plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience may be substituted for the advanced degree on an exceptional basis.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to interpret complex financial data. Proficiency with Research Administration Systems such as Banner and InfoEd High attention to detail and accuracy in reporting and compliance monitoring. Experience in research administration, contract and grant management, or sponsored programs at a university setting. Proficiency in Excel, financial reporting, and budgeting. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with principal investigators, department administrators, and central office staff.
Required Certifications or Licensure:
N/A Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:
College/School Information:
Work Hours:
Varies Work Days:
Varies Hours Per Week:
up to 40
Type of Position:
Anticipated Hiring Range:
$23/hr--$28/hr Special Instructions 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 before you apply for this position. Failure to answer all required questions will cause the system to disqualify your application. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
Job Posting Date:
07/07/2026
Job Closing Date:
08/09/2026 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.
