Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) Vacancy ID: NF0008863 Position Summary/Description: The primary purpose of the research associate position is to work with leadership and affiliated faculty of the Sonja Haynes Stone Center to identify grant opportunities; to write, draft, and develop grant applications; and to revise existing grant proposals for resubmission for extra-mural funding especially in the humanities and social sciences. The research associate will also explore and identify funding needs to support Stone Center programs, work with center-appointed development officers to help ensure the Stone Center reaches its annual funding goals, and perform related tasks for grant submission and administration. 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. Education and Experience: -At least three years’ experience in competitive grant proposal development and writing. -Existing relationships with public and private granting foundations. -Experience working with diverse student and faculty communities within higher education. Essential Skills: -Knowledge of public and private granting foundations. -Excellent writing and organizational skills. -Knowledge of research and funding opportunities pertaining to studies of African Americans and the African diaspora. -Flexible, collaborative, yet able to work effectively with a high degree of independence. -Ability to prioritize work amidst multiple demands and meet deadlines. -Ability to initiate and build relationships for the purpose of funding solicitation. -Demonstrated knowledge of software programs including Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, and Outlook. AA/EEO Statement: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.