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Department Kenan Institute of Private Ent - 331600 Career Area Accounting/Finance/Auditing Posting Open Date 07/15/2026 Application Deadline 07/24/2026 Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA) Position Title Grant Manager Position Number 20077379 Vacancy ID S027818 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary Hours per week 40 Work Schedule Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $30/hour Proposed Start Date 08/03/2026 Estimated Duration of Appointment 1 to 6 months
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Established in 1985 by Frank Hawkins Kenan, the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise is a nonpartisan business policy think tank affiliated with the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. The nonprofit institute and its affiliated centers convene leaders from the private sector, academic community and government to build a greater understanding of how entrepreneurship, economic development and global commerce can work for the public good. The institute leverages best-in-class research to develop market-based solutions to today's most complex economic challenges. In doing so, the institute aims to support businesses and policies that better the lives of people in North Carolina, across the country and around the world.
Position Summary
The Grants Manager will independently lead the planning and coordination of a growing portfolio of contracts and grants across Kenan-Flagler Business School and the Kenan Institute. As the school level contact to OSR on all awarded projects, the position will perform a variety of duties to support the full life cycle of proposals and awarded sponsored research program projects ensuring compliance with applicable processes and guidelines.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, or related discipline; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Management Preferences
Preferred qualifications include, strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills as well as two years of experience working in a pre/post award role. The ideal candidate will also have experience in a research-intensive university environment, and UNC Chapel Hill experience is a plus. Lastly, experience with ConnectCarolina, Infoporte, RAMSeS, FastLane, Grants.gov, and federal funding agencies as well ability to perform work with a high degree of autonomy & accuracy.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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