Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Business Manager II

Position Number
500635

Vacancy Open to
All Candidates

Department
EHH BSOM R and GS Admin

Department Homepage
https://medicine.ecu.edu/research-gradstudies/

Advertising Department
RES&GRAD STUD-SOM

Division
ECU Health/BSOM

Classification Title
Business Manager II

Working Title
Business Manager II

Number of Vacancies
1

Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
1.0

Full Time or Part Time
Full Time

Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.
$71,121 - $110,000

Position Location (City)
Greenville

Position Type
Non-Faculty

Job Category
Non-Faculty Professional

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Office of Clinical Research (OCR) encompasses the pre-award, post-award, and clinical operation activities related to industry-sponsored clinical research, including clinical trials, for the Brody School of Medicine (BSOM) and ECU Health. The Director of OCR reports to the BSOM Associate Dean for Research, who also holds the role of Associate Chief of Clinical Research and Research Strategy in the Office of Research, REDE at ECU. Importantly, the Chief of Clinical Research and Research Strategy also oversees clinical research for ECU Health to facilitate clinical research integration across institutions. The vision for OCR is to expand and manage all industry-associated clinical research projects across ECU and ECU Health after additional needed financial and staff resources become available.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Business Manager for the Office of Clinical Research (OCR) is responsible for the overall financial and business operations of the OCR, which supports clinical research programs for East Carolina University and ECU Health. The manager oversees the financial administration of clinical trials and sponsored projects, ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal regulations. This position also involves direct supervision of administrative and finance support staff and plays a key role in developing and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for business management within the office.

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

A Master's degree in business administration, healthcare administration, or a related field; or a Bachelor's degree with at least three years of experience in clinical research or grants management. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

None

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• A minimum of six years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or financial management, preferably within a university or healthcare setting.
• Evidence of the demonstrated experience that is relevant to success in this role:
  • post-award grants and contracts administration, including budget management and invoicing; evidence of demonstrated experience supervising and training professional staff.
  • Healthcare billing, EPIC, and clinical trials management systems like OnCore are desirable but not required.
• Proficiency with financial and reporting systems such as Banner, PeopleSoft, BIC, and others.
• Comprehensive understanding of federal, state, and university regulations governing sponsored research.

Special Instructions to Applicant

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.

At the time of employment, two or three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required. Please be aware that if selected for an interview, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Additional Instructions to Applicant

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Job Open Date
03/04/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.

Initial Screening Begins
03/19/2026

Rank Level

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/92032