Interim Director, Pre-Awards Research Admin (Hybrid)

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attend non-revenue generating sporting

Job summary

NC State University is seeking a UTS - Temporary Director & Pre-awards Research Administrator to serve as Interim Director and oversee pre-award activities within the department. This role reports to the Associate Dean and collaborates with faculty and the Post-Award Manager.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with two days in the office and three days remote per week, following onboarding. A 3-month appointment with a possible extension is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least two years of research administration experience.
• Hands-on pre-award experience at a university or research institution.
• Familiar with Uniform Guidance and federal sponsor rules (NSF PAPPG, NIH).
• Experience with electronic submission systems (Grants.gov, Research.gov, and/or eRA Commons).
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Clear, professional communication with faculty.

Responsibilities

• Tracking proposal deadlines and routing proposals through RED on time.
• Reviewing sponsor solicitations and advising faculty on their requirements.
• Assembling proposal packages: biosketches, current and pending support, data management plans, letters of support or commitment, and sponsor forms.
• Building proposal budgets and budget justifications with faculty.
• Preparing and submitting the non-technical parts of proposals through PD/ RED , Grants.gov, Research.gov, and other sponsor portals.
• Answering faculty questions promptly.
• Keeping proposal records and sending the Associate Dean of Research Administration weekly status updates.
• Providing day-to-day operational oversight and support to the Post-Award Manager as needed with account setup, effort reporting, and closeout.

Skills

Pre-award experience

Federal sponsor rules knowledge

Submission systems familiarity

Attention to detail

Clear communication with faculty

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PD

RED

PeopleSoft Financials

Grants.gov

Research.gov

eRA Commons

Job description

NC State University is seeking a UTS - Temporary Director & Pre-awards Research Administrator to serve as Interim Director and oversee pre-award activities within the department. This role reports to the Associate Dean and collaborates with faculty and the Post-Award Manager.

The position offers a hybrid schedule with two days in the office and three days remote per week, following onboarding. A 3-month appointment with a possible extension is anticipated.