The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 3 weeks ago
Research Project Director
North Carolina, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a globally recognized leader in higher education, known for its innovative teaching and research. They are seeking a Research Project Director to manage initiatives focused on water, wastewater, and stormwater utility finance, contributing to various activities at the Environmental Finance Center.
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Responsibilities
Conducting and interpreting financial and rate analyses for local government utilities
Helping units evaluate and compare funding options for capital projects, including state and federal grants and loans
Assisting local governments with post-award grant and loan compliance and long-term financial management planning
Educating governing boards, utility managers, and other stakeholders on required financial practices and utility financial sustainability
Designing, testing, and refining tools, dashboards, and guides that help utilities analyze and communicate financial data
Leading and managing projects funded by grants and contracts, ensuring deliverables, timelines, and objectives are met
Coordinating project teams and workflows, including staff and student contributors
Overseeing development of project outputs such as reports, guidance documents, training materials, or related tools
Helping organize and deliver workshops, training programs, and webinars
Performing data entry and maintaining accurate records as needed
Qualification
Required
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or comparable background in independent academic or instructional activities, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. This experience may be related to the direction/oversight of programs that focus the academic and research resources of a higher education institution towards community or regional issues
Strong interest in a career in environmental finance and/or public finance
Ability to manage projects independently, manage time with multiple work streams/competing priorities, and to work without a high degree of supervision
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel
Able and excited to problem solve
Superior oral and written communication skills
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
High attention to detail, strong organization skills, and ability to complete work on time
Ability to work with colleagues and students in an effective and respectful manner
Ability to travel occasionally
Preferred
Preferred degrees or experience in economics, public administration, public health, planning, environmental management/studies, environmental engineering, public policy, business administration, finance, information science, or political science
Proficient in R, Python, SQL or similar programming language
Benefits
Professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning
Exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts
Savings on local child care centers
Special rates on select campus events
Comprehensive benefits package
Paid leave
Variety of health, life and retirement plans
Additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance
Company
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carolina’s vibrant people and programs attest to the University’s long-standing place among leaders in higher education since it was chartered in 1789 and opened its doors for students in 1795 as the nation’s first public university.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$48.57MKey Investors
SECU FoundationCDA FoundationNorth Carolina Biotechnology Center
2024-07-19Grant· $1M
2024-03-18Grant
2023-02-16Grant· $0.11M
Leadership Team
Judith Cone
Retired Vice Chancellor for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Innovation as of April 1, 2021
Michael Williams
Network SEcurity Team Lead
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