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Pre-Award Consultant
Job Description
Posting Number
PG193911SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Pre-Award ConsultantAnticipated Hiring Range
Commensurate with Experience ($60,000 - $63,000)Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pmJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
CALS Business OperationsAbout the Department
The College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Office of Research Administration (CALS ORA) is committed to providing efficient and effective service to the faculty and staff throughout the college in support of the research enterprise. As part of a unit with three primary missions – proposal development and review, regulatory compliance, and fiscal compliance – CALS ORA provides services and support to ensure faculty have the resources and encouragement necessary to successfully submit proposals to a variety of federal, industry, foundation and commodity sponsors. CALS ORA remained centralized for staff reporting purposes and in-service delivery, with the needed resources deployed to specific units.
Essential Job Duties
Their role is vital in interpreting both agency and university requirements related to proposals and policies/practices for departments, as well as providing assistance in obtaining updated information on funding volume, reporting timelines, fiscal matters, and compliance with regulatory requirements. They have the authority to oversee a group of department faculty and set deadlines to ensure proposals are submitted promptly through university and sponsor systems.
They generate reports for the Pre-Award Manager, CALS ORA Director, deans, department heads, and PIs to assess activity and proposal success rates. They aid faculty in creating budgets and justifications, interpreting proposal announcements, and navigating university and sponsor-specific submission systems. The individual is expected to independently manage the sponsored program portfolio for their assigned areas.
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Other Responsibilities
- Represents the departments and the College at University meetings.
- Takes an active role in professional organizations to enhance resources and the visibility and reputation of the University.
Minimum Experience/Education
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Other Required Qualifications
- Knowledge of internal, state, foundation and federal proposal submission systems (examples include, but are not limited to, PINS, RADAR, Fastlane, eRA Commons, Grants.gov, etc.).
- Ability to administer and/or manage a program with established guidelines and standards.
- Ability to make decisions independently, assess project needs, exercise judgment, discretion and initiative in development and interpretation of a wide range of administrative policies and procedures.
- Ability to work as a team as well as independently. Outstanding communication skills are vital.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department personnel, University and governmental officials, sponsors and the general public.
- Ability to provide outstanding customer service.
- Strong knowledge of business administration and accounting practices, budgeting and forecasting.
- Must be highly organized and flexible in managing workload.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with grants at a large public institution.
- Ability to interpret and analyze proposal/grant requirements and plan strategically for submission of proposals.
- Knowledge of Uniform Guidance.
Required License or Certification
Valid NC Driver's License required
NoCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
03/27/2024Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
04/03/2024Notice to Applicants
Special Instructions
Position Number
00100289Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
University Program SpecialistPosition Classification Band Level
JourneyPosition Classification Salary Range
$ 36,381 - $ 91,526Salary Grade Equivalency
GN11Alternate Option
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.00Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency EventTime Limited Position
NoDepartment Id
110305 - CALS Business OperationsAA/EEO
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