Associate Director of Programs

Associate Director of Sponsored Programs

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community.

UNC Asheville’s commitment to increasing and sustaining the diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is reflected in our strategic plan goals of diversity and inclusion, and social sustainability. Women, traditionally under-represented minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment.

If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.

Position Information

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community. UNC Asheville is committed to promoting diversity and a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and the ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.

The successful candidate is expected to foster an inclusive work culture where uniqueness of beliefs, backgrounds, talents, capabilities and ways of living are respected and welcomed.

Position Type

EHRA Staff

Title

Associate Director of Sponsored Programs

Position Number

000021

Recruitment Range

$62,000-$68,000

Work Schedule and Hours

Typical hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional time on evenings and weekends as needed to meet the needs of the department.

Full-Time / Part-Time

Full-Time

Months per Year

12 Months

Position Summary

The Associate Director of Sponsored Programs is the primary person at UNC Asheville identified with sponsored research/grants administration. He/she provides assistance to many campus entities (all of academic Affairs personnel, University Advancement, NC Center for Health and Wellness, Chancellors staff, University Legal Counsel, and Senior Staff) on a variety of topics and issues. In addition to grants preparation, submittal, and awards, he/she is responsible for all compliance, conflict of interest, and export controls issues related to sponsored programs and University property.

This work is done independently and requires a high-level of knowledge and experience.

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