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Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Vacancy ID: NF0009102

Salary Range: $97,300 - $125,000

Position Summary/Description:

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

The Assistant Chair reports to the Chair of Biostatistics, with a dotted reporting line to the School’s Assistant Dean for Finance and serves as a key member of the Biostatistics leadership team. This position is responsible for managing the department’s overall budget, planning, and reporting on financial issues, and participating in strategic planning activities with the Chair and senior faculty members. The position is responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant external and University policies related to business practices, research practices and human resources. The position is responsible for oversight of departmental administrative staff and services including IT and space management. This position also provides administrative guidance and oversight to the Collaborative Studies Coordinating Center ( CSCC ) Business Manager and accounting personnel at the CSCC .

Education and Experience:

Extensive management background in a large organization; solid, demonstrated leadership capability; superior financial management and analytical skills. Skills and knowledge include: capability to lead a team and produce results; interpersonal skills to be used in working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders; strong focus on customer service and experience with continuous improvement; adaptive and effective utilization of information systems; ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion; and experience with effective management and supervision of staff.

Essential Skills:

Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of academic fiscal administration. Experience in short-and long-term planning.

Working knowledge of Federal, State and University regulatory requirements governing grants and contracts.

Demonstrated proficiency in pre- and post-award processes.

Experience coordinating and managing grant-funded projects.

Prior supervisory experience. Proficiency in setting organizational priorities and goals for the business office.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

AA/EEO 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.