Program Specialist

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department IEED - Office Tech Commercial-201401 Career Area Research Professionals Is this an internal only recruitment? No Posting Open Date 09/22/2026 Application Deadline 10/09/2026 Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA) Position Title University Program Specialist - Journey Salary Grade Equivalent NC12 / GN11 Working Title Program Specialist Position Number 20039349 Vacancy ID P021401 Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment Hours per week 40 Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The work schedule is subject to change based on business needs.

Work Location CHAPEL HILL, NC Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $60,000-$70,000 Pay Band Information

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Notice to Applicants

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Position Summary Information

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) is located within the Vice Chancellor's Office for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development. OTC manages the University's intellectual property including patenting, marketing and negotiating licenses for the commercialization of University owned inventions. KickStart Ventures is a division within OTC that supports faculty founded startups.

Position Summary

The Program Specialist must learn to interpret and apply OTC policies and procedures for the purpose of managing specific activities within the technology commercialization process. Duties include completing material transfer/confidentiality agreements, monitoring license compliance, processing transactions, and managing government reporting. Individuals must be able to manage their work within and maintain the technology transfer database, administer compliance scheduling, and coordinate reporting as needed. Managing invention report intake and close-out procedures, including reporting information and documentation for federal funding into iEdison and other funding agencies. Serve as the primary contact for grant verification with the Office of Sponsored Programs to confirm if investigators have inventions and if they have been reported to the sponsor. Developed and implementing the automation of certain reporting tasks between BLUE and iEdison to increase efficiency in reporting time and reduce redundancy in recorded information. Creating and maintaining compliance reports for disclosed inventions to assist Commercialization Managers in keeping records up to date and ensure compliance with Bayh Dole regulations, funding agreements, University policies, and OTC procedures. Managing daily operations of the primary office email inbox by resolving inquiries directly and raising issues to the appropriate manager or director in a timely manner for resolution

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Management Preferences

Equivalent training such as paralegal certification may be substituted for experience.

Required Licenses/Certifications Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements Special Instructions Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/325837

Contact Information

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

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the University Program Specialist position.
• Bachelor's degree and one year of related experience
• Master's degree or Doctorate in any field
• Associate's degree and at least 3 years of related experience
• Combination of post-high school education and/or experience in a related area to equal at least 5 years (ex: 1 year of college and 4 years of experience)
• High school diploma/GED and at least 5 years of related experience
• Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and related experience to equal 9 years (ex. 1 year of high school and 8 years experience)
• None of the above