Program Manager

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department Anesthesiology-413601 Career Area Other Posting Open Date 07/20/2026 Application Deadline 08/10/2026 Open Until Filled No Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) Working Title Program Manager Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty Position Number 20062464 Vacancy ID NF0009900 Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent FTE 1 Hours per week 40 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Dependent on Qualifications and Experience Proposed Start Date 09/01/2026

Position Information

Be a Tar Heel!

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

Be a Tar Heel

The members of the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill work together for the purpose of a common goal: caring for the patient. The Department provides clinical services for over 100,000 patient encounters each year. In addition to outstanding clinical care in every discipline, including adult and pediatric pain management, intensive care, and pre-operative medicine, the Department is a national leader in education and research. We accomplish these goals in a cooperative, collegial manner, with a focus on mentoring and teamwork.

The Business Operations Professional is a pivotal role within the Department of Anesthesiology as it will superintend a wide range of functions critical to the success of the Department. This position requires a skilled leader with a strong background in business operations, personnel management, communications and higher ed advocacy. The position oversees administrative process improvement and delivery of provider services, residency program and fellowships programs student services, new employee onboarding, event management, marketing and external communications, internal communications and website management, alumni relations and fundraising, and the annual Carolina Refresher Course; a publicly accessible Continuing Medical Education (CME) Conference held at Kiawah Island, SC. Supervisory responsibilities will include multiple business/administrative operations staff positions.

The Business Operations Professional reconciles department needs with budgetary constraints while developing new processes and platforms to best serve the department's goals. This position will play a crucial role in strategic planning and clinical business development for the Department by collaborating closely with the Chair, Vice Chairs, and ACA to meet the ambitious, purpose-driven goals established. Flexible work arrangements are available.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree and three years of experience in the area of assignment, of which at least one is supervisory or in a lead-worker capacity; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Proven experience with administrative leadership, direct-report employee supervision, and oversight of business/finance processes that impact an entire organization.
• A proficiency with fundraising techniques and a track record of successfully cultivating donor relationships.
• An extensive and diverse understanding of clinical and medical education environments within an academic institution.
• Demonstrated strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Proven experience in significant event management, marketing, communications, and team leadership.
• Working/Applied knowledge with website management, social media strategies, content creation, and editing.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills are essential to success.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

A working understanding of the business and finance policies and procedures of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/322591

Posting Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title Lauren Andrews, HR Consultant Department Contact Telephone or Email lauren_andrews@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
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Other Document

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Please select the response below that describes your level of education that best or mostly 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

• • How many employees have you been responsible for/supervised at any one time?

• 10 employees or less

• 10-25 employees

• 25-50 employees

• 50 plus employees

• • Do you have prior experience in fundraising or event planning?

• Yes

• No

• • How much experience do you have with coordinating and maintaining social media presence in a professional setting?

• none

• 1 year or less

• 2 - 3 years

• more than 3 years

• • Please describe your project management experience.

(Open Ended Question)