The North Carolina Arboretum
This role serves as a subject matter expert in pre- and post-award research administration for the UNC System, overseeing subaward processes, compliance, and streamlined procedures for a portfolio of over $50M in awards. The position requires independent decision-making on compliance concerns, supporting audit requests, and training others on state and federal sponsored award regulations. It involves collaborating with senior leaders and government officials to ensure continuous compliance and minimize risk to the organization.
The North Carolina Arboretum is a public garden and educational institution nestled in the Southern Appalachian Mountains just south of Asheville, NC, offering acres of cultivated gardens, hiking and biking trails, and seasonal events. It provides youth, school, and adult education programs in horticulture, conservation science, and nature arts, as well as citizen science initiatives like ecoExplore. The Arboretum also hosts special events such as Winter Lights and Arbor Evenings, and welcomes visitors for weddings, group tours, and outdoor recreation.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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