Job Posting for University Program Specialist II - Pre-Award Research Administrator at North Carolina Central University

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title

University Program Specialist II - Pre-Award Research Administrator

Position Number

701705

Appointment Type

Permanent - Full Time

Tenure Track

FTE

1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months

If time limited, duration date

Position Overview

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

To assist sponsors, administrators, faculty and staff with pre award and non-financial post award services related to extramural funding for NCCU.

Primary Purpose of Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide support to the administrators, faculty, staff and sponsors with pre award services related to extramural funding for North Carolina Central University. The pre-award administrator explains, interprets and implements, university, state and federal regulations related to grant activities. This position assists the campus with several areas of research administration including but not limited to: proposal submissions, award execution, and various agency requests.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly, Microsoft Word and Excel applications; comprehensive and working knowledge of Pre-Award grant administration (including proposal submissions, accepting awards, preparing subcontract agreements); minimum experience with Post-Award grant transactions; ability to comprehend and operate various grant related systems; ability to provide reports and respond to request for information from coworkers and customers; ability to provide expert guidance on pre-award grants management and resolve concerns from customers; ability to work independently with little or no supervision; to take initiative to see projects and assignments through to completion; to learn, interpret and analyze information to make necessary decisions; to exercise judgment and discretion in problem solving; to plan, prioritize and organize workflow; ability to work flexible schedules; excellent analytical and organizational skills along with written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively and diplomatically with a wide range of individuals in a high pressure environment. Experience with Banner, RAMSeS and/or Cayuse is a plus.

Minimum Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or and equivalent combination of training and experience.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Function

Information Analysis and Decision Making