Sponsored Research Administrator: Pre/Post Award Specialist

NC State College of Engineering; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 74,000; 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 College of Engineering seeks a Sponsored Research Administrator to manage both pre-award and post-award lifecycles for a faculty portfolio within a centralized ORA model. The role blends local, department-level support with central compliance, ensuring accurate budgets, regulatory adherence, and timely submissions.

Responsibilities span budget translation, award onboarding, compliance monitoring, and closeouts, with opportunities to support multiple departments during peak cycles.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience in a matrixed, shared-services, or centrally managed/embedded model.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills for financial spreadsheets and data analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; stakeholder management.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to balance competing priorities under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-award portfolio management: partner with PIs to develop compliant proposal budgets and justifications.
• Screen regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with F&A rules and cost-sharing limits.
• Manage institutional systems (e.g., RED Proposal Development) for data integrity and routing.
• Serve as the department’s eRA expert across sponsor portals (grants.gov, Research.gov, eRA Commons).
• Oversee post-award financial management: onboarding, budgeting, CAS/UG compliance, and closeouts.

Job description

NC State College of Engineering seeks a Sponsored Research Administrator to manage both pre-award and post-award lifecycles for a faculty portfolio within a centralized ORA model. The role blends local, department-level support with central compliance, ensuring accurate budgets, regulatory adherence, and timely submissions.

Responsibilities span budget translation, award onboarding, compliance monitoring, and closeouts, with opportunities to support multiple departments during peak cycles.