Pre-Award & Research Grants Specialist (Hybrid)

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

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

Childcare benefits

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Wellness Programs

Job summary

NC State University in Raleigh, NC seeks a Pre-Award Specialist to assist faculty with locating research funding opportunities and developing competitive proposals and budgets. You will be the primary contact for faculty, coordinating budgets, justifications, and adherence to guidelines across state and federal agencies.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with about one year of related experience, strong writing skills, and the ability to multi-task in a deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment.
• All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to multi-task.
• Experience with pre-award processes and budgets is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty in locating research funding opportunities and developing proposals.
• Prepare proposals, budgets, and budget justifications with faculty.
• Ensure compliance with RFP guidelines, policies, and UG requirements.
• Monitor proposal routing and ensure information is complete and accurate.
• Communicate effectively with faculty about the pre-award process.
• Provide training on pre-award processes and electronic research administration systems.
• Support narrative formulation and writing for non-technical sections.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Independent work

Organizational and time management

Budgeting and math skills

NCSU or UNC system experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

NC State University in Raleigh, NC seeks a Pre-Award Specialist to assist faculty with locating research funding opportunities and developing competitive proposals and budgets. You will be the primary contact for faculty, coordinating budgets, justifications, and adherence to guidelines across state and federal agencies.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with about one year of related experience, strong writing skills, and the ability to multi-task in a deadline-driven environment.