Interim Pre-Awards Research Director - Hybrid

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

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Job summary

North Carolina State University is seeking an Interim Director and Pre-award Research Administrator to support the department. The role reports to the Associate Dean and collaborates with faculty and the Post-Award Manager.

This is a 3-month, time-limited assignment with a two-days-in-office, three-days-remote hybrid schedule after onboarding. Responsibilities include tracking deadlines, reviewing sponsor requirements, assembling proposals, budgeting, and submitting non-technical parts of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least two years of research administration experience.
• Hands-on pre-award experience at a university or research institution.
• Working knowledge of the Uniform Guidance and federal sponsor rules (e.g., NSF PAPPG, NIH).
• Experience with electronic submission systems (Grants.gov, Research.gov, and/or eRA Commons).
• Strong Excel skills.
• 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

Uniform Guidance knowledge

Grants.gov/Research.gov/eRA

Excel skills

Deadline management

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

2+ years research administration experience

Tools

PD

RED

PeopleSoft Financials

Job description

North Carolina State University is seeking an Interim Director and Pre-award Research Administrator to support the department. The role reports to the Associate Dean and collaborates with faculty and the Post-Award Manager.

This is a 3-month, time-limited assignment with a two-days-in-office, three-days-remote hybrid schedule after onboarding. Responsibilities include tracking deadlines, reviewing sponsor requirements, assembling proposals, budgeting, and submitting non-technical parts of