SHRA Temporary Project Manager University of North Carolina Wilmington

SHRA Temporary Project Manager

University Information:
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of 'Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity' institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Department: Research and Innovation - 31100
Vacancy Number: TSP5523PST
Temp Position Type: SHRA Temporary
Job Category: Research
FLSA for Position: Nonexempt

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
Research & Innovation (R&I) provides support and vision to create crucial infrastructure, partnerships, and programs for the achievement of research excellence. The goal of the Research Hubs initiative is to accelerate the growth, impact, and competitiveness of UNCW research in strategic areas by serving as a nexus for interdisciplinary teams of researchers to launch or advance multiple research projects.Two Research Hubs are in their second year of activity. The Brain Health Resilience Research Hub is dedicated to brain health resilience advancement spanning prevention to pharmacological intervention, and the Maritime Cybersecurity Applied Research, Technology, and Education Center (MCARTEC) aims to secure and strengthen the resilience of the maritime subsector of the transportation systems sector.The Project Manager position will offer support to both Hubs in the following capacities:Team Management

• Ensure effective communication among team members and stakeholders
• Facilitate collaboration with external partners
• Coordinate meetings and event logistics

Project Planning and Execution

• Support PIs in the management of their research projects
• Create workplans and timelines
• Track milestones and monitor progress
• Identify resources needed

Documentation

• Organize and store project-related information
• Prepare reports
• Maintain website

Other Responsibilities

• Consult with Hub Leads
• Liaise with Research Development Office
• Improve processes
• Administrative duties as assigned

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree and two years of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience facilitating an interdisciplinary team working towards achieving a common goal
• Prior experience working on grant-funded projects and meeting deadlines and requirements
• Ability to organize workflows focused on a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organizational and self-management skills, including tracking multi-step processes and multi-year timelines
• Excellent communication skills

Required Certifications or Licensure:
N/A

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

College/School Information:

Work Hours: 8 - 5
Work Days: 5
Hours Per Week: 29
Type of Position:
Anticipated Hiring Range: $30 / hour

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Temporary assignments cannot exceed 11 consecutive months without a full 31-day break from employment. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines.

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Job Posting Date: 08/06/2025
Job Closing Date: 8/31/2025

Eligibility for Employment:
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings: Single Incumbent

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UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

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