Research Program Manager at InsideHigherEd

Surgery-414001

Research Professionals

10/30/2025

11/14/2025

No

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Research Program Manager

EHRA Non-Faculty

20060440

NF0009369

Full-Time Permanent

1

40

North Carolina, US

11/24/2025

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.

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.

This position will serve as a Health Services Research Manager within the Department of Surgery. The Health Services Research manager is responsible for directing daily operations of the UNC Center for Surgical Health Services Research (USHER), managing specific research projects, and managing the North Carolina Surgical Quality Collaborative (NCSURG). They conduct administrative initiatives and implement strategic plans. They provide supervision and oversight for research coordinators, data staff, administrative staff, and learners, ensuring compliance with good clinical practice and federal, state, and local regulations. They develop and implement training for personnel as necessary. They collaborate with other research managers.

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.

Relevant graduate degree required (e.g., Masters of Public Health, Masters of Science in Clinical Research Management); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. Must have prior experience as a research coordinator/assistant and understand health services research methods. Must be able to use considerable judgement, work independently, strategize about research operations, and lead research teams. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to work and communicate with diverse populations effectively and professionally.

Experience in research operations, research administration, project management, or grants management is strongly preferred. Expertise in data analysis, data management, financial management, and hiring are strongly preferred.

Able to travel to collaborating sites in North Carolina. Able to work in person on site. Hybrid work schedule is possible but not guaranteed.

Not Applicable.