Finance/Budget Analyst
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

SOM Clinical Research Alliance-425701

Career Area :

Accounting/Finance/Auditing

Posting Open Date:

11/18/2024

Application Deadline:

12/02/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title:

Finance/Budget Analyst

Appointment Type:

EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number:

20062460

Vacancy ID:

NF0008674

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time Permanent

FTE:

1

Hours per week:

40

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

Dependent on Experience and Qualifications

Proposed Start Date:

01/06/2025

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:

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Research Alliance Leadership Operations Center Administration, the Protocol Budget Specialist will provide financial support for the research mission of the Advancing Clinical Therapeutics Globally for HIV/AIDS and other Infections (ACTG). This includes performing administrative duties under minimal supervision. This position will be responsible for reviewing and creating ACTG protocol budgets, participating in budgeting-related conference calls with study team, and corresponding regularly with investigators to further budget updating process. This position will monitor protocol funds payment and tracking process and will also be involved with grant administration to ensure specialty laboratory contracts are within the approved limits and executed on time.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Mid-career with Masters and 1-2 yrs experience; or Bachelors and 2-4 yrs experience

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Must be able to make independent effective decisions in appropriate situations. Strong interpersonal skills. Perform administrative duties under minimal supervision at the highest proficiency level. Must be able to work extensively in excel to verify that budget amounts are accurate; should be comfortable working with financial tracking sheet. Knowledge of accounting and finance, experience in clinical trials budgeting and familiarity with NIH Policies. Ability to manage a heavy workload with interruptions and changing priorities and ensure completion of all work in a timely manner. Skill in the administration of complex multiple accounts from federal and private agencies.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Previous experience using UNC financial and research systems. Background in biological sciences and experience in a university research environment. Working knowledge of federal and university forms, policies and procedures.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

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