North Carolina Central University Looking for University Program Specialist II – Pre-Award Research Administrator Full Time

Position Number: 703045

FTE: 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months

Primary Function
of Organizational Unit

To assist sponsors, administrators, faculty and staff with pre award and non-financial post
award services related to extramural funding for NCCU.

Primary Purpose of
Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide support to the administrators, faculty, staff and
sponsors with pre award services related to extramural funding for North Carolina Central University. The pre-award administrator explains,
interprets and implements, university, state and federal regulations related to grant activities. This position assists the campus with
several areas of research administration including but not limited to: proposal submissions, award execution, budget transfers and various
agency requests.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful candidate must be
proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly, Microsoft Word and Excel applications; working knowledge of Pre-Award grant
administration (including proposal submissions); ability to comprehend and operate various grant related systems; ability to provide reports
and respond to request for information from coworkers and customers; ability to provide expert guidance on pre-award grants management and
resolve concerns from customers; ability to work independently with little or no supervision; to take initiative to see projects and
assignments through to completion; to learn, interpret and analyze information to make necessary decisions; to exercise judgment and
discretion in problem solving; to plan, prioritize and organize workflow; ability to work flexible schedules; excellent analytical and
organizational skills along with written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively and
diplomatically with a wide range of individuals. Experience with Banner and/or Cayuse is a plus.

Minimum
Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or and
equivalent combination of training and experience.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited
institutions.

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Carolina Central University 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.

Function
Information Analysis and Decision Making

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Accurately prepare budget
allocation packages for new awards based on the grant agreement, and assist in the processing of pre-award and non-financial post-award
sponsored research related activities for all projects managed by OSRP.

Function
Communication and Marketing

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Participate in the update, development and implementation of internal policies/procedures. Provide reports and respond to
requests for information from coworkers and customers.

Function
Program/Project Management

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Assist Post-Award Unit with
processing budget transfers and budget modification requests as needed. Employee must analyze each transaction according to the award terms
and conditions. Assist with subrecipient monitoring and risk assessment duties as assigned.

Function
Consultation

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Responsible for assisting faculty/staff with proposal submissions for extramural funding. This includes assisting faculty/staff
with proposals in sponsor websites and Cayuse.

Function
Leadership

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specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Ability to provide expert guidance on pre-award grants
management and resolve concerns from customers. Able to work collaboratively with coworkers and others to manage situations as they arise
regarding proposal preparation and submission. Ability to evaluate and make recommendations to leadership to assist in departmental
improvements.

Function
Program Knowledge

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responsibilities related to the function.

Ability to ensure compliance with financial and administrative award terms
and conditions. Remain current and knowledgeable on Federal and other agency requirements and procedures concerning grants
management.

Function
Other Duties as Assigned

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responsibilities related to the function.

Other duties as assigned.

Posting Number:
EPA03108P

Close Date: 02/29/2024