Pre-Award Grants Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Programs

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Job summary

NC State University is seeking a Pre-Award Consultant to guide faculty through the development, review, and submission of sponsored research proposals within CALS CORE Support. You will independently manage the pre-award portfolio for assigned departments, interpreting sponsor requirements and coordinating with faculty, CALS Business Liaisons, and university offices to ensure timely, compliant submissions.

The role emphasizes providing budget justifications, managing deadlines, and communicating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Responsibilities

• Advise Principal Investigators (PIs) on proposal requirements, interpret funding announcements, and assist with the development of proposal budgets and justifications.
• Coordinate proposal preparation, review, and submission through university and sponsor systems, establishing deadlines and managing submission activities for assigned faculty and departments.
• Independently contact sponsors to clarify proposal requirements and provide additional materials after submission but before award, such as revised budgets and required institutional approvals.
• Independently manage the sponsored program pre-award portfolio for assigned departments, coordinating with PIs, CALS Business Liaisons, Department Business Coordinators, university administrative units, sponsors, and college leadership.
• Provide guidance on sponsor and university policies, procedures, and submission requirements, helping faculty and departmental partners navigate proposal-related questions and resolve issues.
• Interpret sponsor and university requirements related to proposal submissions, including applicable regulatory and institutional approvals, and coordinate with the appropriate offices to obtain required documentation.
• Generate and analyze reports for the Pre-Award Manager, CALS ORA Director, deans, department heads, and PIs to monitor proposal activity, funding volume, and proposal success rates.
• Provide information and updates that support proposal planning, submission timelines, and assessment of the college’s sponsored research activity.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

NC State University is seeking a Pre-Award Consultant to guide faculty through the development, review, and submission of sponsored research proposals within CALS CORE Support. You will independently manage the pre-award portfolio for assigned departments, interpreting sponsor requirements and coordinating with faculty, CALS Business Liaisons, and university offices to ensure timely, compliant submissions.

The role emphasizes providing budget justifications, managing deadlines, and communicating