Pre-Award Grants Consultant

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 61,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Retirement programs

Paid time off

Job summary

North Carolina State University seeks a Pre-Award Consultant to guide faculty through the development, review, and submission of sponsored proposals within CALS CORE Support. You will independently manage the pre-award portfolio for assigned departments, ensuring compliance with sponsor and university requirements and coordinating with PIs, business liaisons, and campus offices.

The role emphasizes interpreting sponsor guidelines, managing deadlines, and providing strategic support to maximize

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of related experience or equivalent
• Experience supporting grant/sponsored research activities in a large public institution
• Ability to interpret sponsor requirements and plan proposal development

Responsibilities

• Advise PIs on proposal requirements and assist with budgets and justifications
• Coordinate proposal prep, review, and submission across systems and departments
• Independently contact sponsors for clarifications and additional materials after submission

Skills

Grant administration

Proposal development

Budgeting & justifications

Interpreting sponsor rules

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Uniform Guidance

Job description

North Carolina State University seeks a Pre-Award Consultant to guide faculty through the development, review, and submission of sponsored proposals within CALS CORE Support. You will independently manage the pre-award portfolio for assigned departments, ensuring compliance with sponsor and university requirements and coordinating with PIs, business liaisons, and campus offices.

The role emphasizes interpreting sponsor guidelines, managing deadlines, and providing strategic support to maximize