Research Operations Lead: Grants, Budgets & Partnerships

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

NC State University is seeking a Research Operations Coordinator to support a major research group. The role manages administrative, financial, and operational duties, helping faculty and staff succeed in research initiatives.

Responsibilities include budget oversight, proposal support, sponsor reporting, procurement, facilities management, event planning, and travel logistics while liaising with university and external partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in research administration or academic program management.
• Experience with university systems and sponsorship reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-faceted administrative, financial, and operational tasks for a major research group.
• Oversee budget, proposals, sponsor reporting, and procurement activities.
• Coordinate travel, events, and liaison with university and external partners.

Skills

Budget oversight

Proposal support

Sponsor reporting

Procurement

Facilities management

Event planning

Travel logistics

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

RED

eRA Commons

PeopleSoft Financials

Marketplace

P-Card reconciliation

Job description

NC State University is seeking a Research Operations Coordinator to support a major research group. The role manages administrative, financial, and operational duties, helping faculty and staff succeed in research initiatives.

Responsibilities include budget oversight, proposal support, sponsor reporting, procurement, facilities management, event planning, and travel logistics while liaising with university and external partners.