Pre-Award Program Manager

University of North Carolina Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 78,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Wilmington is hiring a Pre-Award Manager to lead the SPARC pre-award team and advise investigators on proposals and budgets. You will ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines, federal regulations, and institutional policies while coordinating with various offices.

The role requires supervisory experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to train staff in a fast-paced academic environment, located at the Main UNCW Campus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and three years of relevant experience; or, on an exceptional basis, a bachelor's degree and five or more years of pre-award research administration experience.
• At least three years of pre-award research administration experience within a centralized research administration office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all pre-award activities for SPARC, supervising staff and advising investigators on proposals and budget analysis.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines, Uniform Guidance, FARs/DFARs, and University policies in proposal development.
• Coordinate with university offices and external sponsors to resolve pre-award issues and support data integrity in electronic systems.
• Train staff and clients on pre-award processes and maintain effective communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Pre-award knowledge

Proposal budgeting

Sponsor guidelines

Pre-award compliance

Team training

Education

Master's degree (or equivalent)

CRA certification (or equivalent)

Job description

University of North Carolina Wilmington is hiring a Pre-Award Manager to lead the SPARC pre-award team and advise investigators on proposals and budgets. You will ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines, federal regulations, and institutional policies while coordinating with various offices.

The role requires supervisory experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to train staff in a fast-paced academic environment, located at the Main UNCW Campus.