Deputy Director

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station. This position serves as the Deputy Director of the Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention ( HPDP ) and reports to the Center Director. Working closely with the Director, the Deputy Director provides Center-wide leadership in strategic planning, research development, and operations to advance the Center’s mission and long-term goals. The position supports change management initiatives and helps build organizational structures and policies that promote an effective, collaborative research environment. The Deputy Director provides oversight of administrative staff, Center operations, facilities, and financial planning. The role supports large, multi-investigator research initiatives, including Center-level grants, by coordinating proposal development processes, facilitating collaboration, and overseeing reporting and planning requirements. The Deputy Director also represents HPDP in campus, community, and professional settings and works with University and external partners to strengthen the Center’s research, training, and service activities.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in a significant leadership role in an academic environment.
• Strong strategic planning and change management skills.
• Proven ability to supervise staff and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Ability to build strong partnerships across multiple departments, institutions, community partners, and other interest holders.
• Experience supporting large grants with multiple investigators.
• Project management skills, with strong attention to detail and ability to organize/communicate complex information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with UNC financial systems, including sponsored and non-sponsored funding.
• Knowledge of UNC policies and procedures as it pertains to research.

Responsibilities

• Provides Center-wide leadership in strategic planning, research development, and operations.
• Supports change management initiatives.
• Helps build organizational structures and policies.
• Provides oversight of administrative staff, Center operations, facilities, and financial planning.
• Supports large, multi-investigator research initiatives.
• Represents HPDP in campus, community, and professional settings.
• Works with University and external partners to strengthen the Center’s research, training, and service activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed