Posting Information
Department Lineberger Compr Cancer Center-
Career Area Accounting/Finance/Auditing
Posting Open Date 07/24/2026
Application Deadline 08/14/2026
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title Pre-Awards Team Lead
Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number
Vacancy ID NF
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent
FTE 1
Hours per week 40
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $80,000 - $90,000
Proposed Start Date 08/17/2026
Position Information
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
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.
Position Summary
Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center (LCCC) has created a Pre-Award Grant Development Office that works with over 100 Principal Investigators (PIs) to submit a variety of research proposals including federal, foundation, and private industry sponsors. The Pre-Award Team Lead an integral part of the LCCC Research Development Group, supervising and managing UNC LCCC’s Pre-Award unit. This position will directly manage the pre-award group. We expect this group to grow as new PIs are recruited to UNC and additional specialized research programs are developed at LCCC. The Pre-Award Team Lead will report to the Director of Research Development. They will oversee all functions of the pre-award team to ensure they run smoothly. This position will interface directly with PIs to ensure their pre-award needs are being met. They will be expected to troubleshoot problems as they occur and independently work with PIs, the Office of Sponsored Programs, the Sponsored Programs Office, and Grant Sponsors as appropriate. The Pre-Award Team Lead will directly mentor all members of the team to ensure that current guidelines are being followed in the submission of proposals. This position will be required to look for and implement constant improvements in the delivery of pre-award services to LCCC PIs. This position will review and approve all outgoing proposals to ensure compliance with Sponsor submission guidelines. They will also review all proposals that need LCCC approval from other departments. They will work with the supervisors to ensure that workloads are spread equitably across team members. In addition, this position will have a small PI portfolio of their own to submit grants.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Mid- to late-career with Masters and 2- 4 years’ experience; Bachelors and 3-5 years’ experience
Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of award management experience.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
Master’s Degree in Business Administration or related business area. Supervisory experience is preferred.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable.
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Posting Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title Rhiannon M. Groves, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email
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Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
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.
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