Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Administration
USD 63,875-73,700 / year
Posted on Mar 25, 2026
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
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Posting Information
Posting Information
| Department | TraCS Institute-429801 |
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| Career Area | Research Professionals |
| Is this an internal only recruitment? | No |
| Posting Open Date | 03/24/2026 |
| Application Deadline | 03/31/2026 |
| Position Type | Permanent Staff (SHRA) |
| Position Title | Soc/Clin Research Specialist - Journey |
| Salary Grade Equivalent | NC15 / GN11 |
| Working Title | Senior Clinical Research Coordinator |
| Position Number | 20023185 |
| Vacancy ID | P020900 |
| 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, 8:00am – 5:00pm |
| Work Location | CHAPEL HILL, NC |
| Position Location | North Carolina, US |
| Hiring Range | $63,875 - $73,700 |
| Pay Band Information | To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet. |
Position Summary 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. |
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| 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 | The Senior Clinical Research Coordinator will work with study teams to plan and coordinate clinical studies across a variety of therapeutic areas. The primary purpose of this position will be to provide project manager-level support to study teams. This may require resource management, hiring/training of study staff, full support in planning and launching a study (notice of award through recruitment launch), tracking progress, material development, diagnosis and mitigation of barriers, and training of PIs and study teams on research best practices and process optimization. |
| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements | Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. |
| Management Preferences |
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| Required Licenses/Certifications | |
| Special Physical/Mental Requirements | N/A |
| Campus Security Authority Responsibilities | Not Applicable. |
| Position/Schedule Requirements | Evening work occasionally |
| Special Instructions | |
| Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/315066 |
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. |
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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 (*).
- * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Social/Clinical Research Specialist position.
- Bachelor's in a discipline related to the field assigned and at least 1 year of related training or experience.
- Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate in an unrelated field and at least 5 years of related training and/or experience.
- Master's and/or Doctorate in a discipline related to the field assigned.
- Associate's in a discipline related to the field assigned and at least 3 years of related training or experience.
- Combination of post-high school education and experience to equal at least 5 years of experience related to the field assigned (ex: 1 year towards a degree and 4 years experience).
- Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and related experience to equal at least 9 years (ex. 3 years of high school and 6 years of experience).
- None of the above
- * Do you have experience executing research studies in a clinical setting?
- Yes
- No
- * Have you worked on federally funded studies before?
- Yes
- No
- * Have you worked on industry sponsored studies before?
- Yes
- No
- * How comfortable do you feel independently navigating study start-up and ongoing regulatory processes for clinical trials?
- Very comfortable
- Somewhat comfortable
- Not comfortable, but am willing to learn