Business Officer

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department Lineberger Compr Cancer Center-426801 Career Area Other Posting Open Date 10/19/2026 Application Deadline 11/02/2026 Open Until Filled No Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) Working Title Business Officer Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty Position Number 20079074 Vacancy ID NF0010125 Full Time/Part Time Part-Time Permanent FTE 0.5 Hours per week 20 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Dependent on education/experience Proposed Start Date 11/23/2026

Position Information

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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.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

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.

Position Summary

This position will serve as Operations Manager and will be responsible for strategic planning and business development, providing operational and administrative leadership for contracts, human resources, and recruitment for a specialized initiative within the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. This position is responsible for management and reporting activities for the Center for Generative Immunotherapy (CGI). This position will work closely with Directors across the spectrum of Computational Sciences and Clinical and Translational Sciences.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Mid- to late-career with Master's and 2- 4 years experience; Bachelor's and 3-5 years' experience

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Degree in relevant field.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Management Preferences include the ability to independently manage a diverse range of business functions within departments; ability to research, analyze and resolve routine and unprecedented or non-routine issues within University and UNC Health environments; excellent communication and dispute resolution skills; strong administration background in an academic or health care setting; and ability to travel to our clinical sites as needed.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/327062

Posting Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title Vanessa Perry, Human Resources Consultant Department Contact Telephone or Email vanessa_perry@med.unc.edu Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Please select the response below that describes your level of education that best or most closely satisfies the education requirements for this position.

• Bachelor's degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field

• Bachelor's degree in any field/discipline

• Master's degree or Doctorate degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field

• Master's degree or Doctorate degree in any field/discipline

• None of the above

• • Please describe your experience handling a broad range of business functions while working with minimal supervision.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please describe your background managing administrative functions in an academic or health care setting.

(Open Ended Question)