Deadline
Oct 23, 2026
Closing in 4 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Full or part time
Reference
N/A
Posted
Oct 09, 2026
About the role
Program Specialist
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Posting Information
Posting Information| Department | IEED - Office Tech Commercial-201401 |
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| Career Area | Research Professionals |
| Is this an internal only recruitment? | No |
| Posting Open Date | 09/22/2026 |
| Application Deadline | 10/23/2026 |
| 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 | To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet. |
| Notice to Applicants | This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship. |
| 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. |
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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 |
| 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 [email protected] Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. |
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| 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
Posting Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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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
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