Pre-Award Specialist

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department

SPH - Research-460146

Career Area

Accounting / Finance / Auditing

Posting Open Date

10 / 30 / 2024

Application Deadline

01 / 12 / 2025

Open Until Filled

Position Type

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title

Pre-Award Specialist

Appointment Type

EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number

20065843

Vacancy ID

NF0008625

Full Time / Part Time

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

57,960 - $71,500

Proposed Start Date

12 / 09 / 2024

Position Information

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Gillings Research Unit supports the school's research enterprise by :

• Helping researchers identify funding opportunities and research resources.
• Facilitating team science and research collaborations across campus.
• Supporting proposal development.
• Providing workshops and training opportunities to the Gillings research community.
• Tracking research metrics and public health research impact.
• Assisting researchers as they navigate research compliance.

Position Summary

This position is a 100% remote work arrangement, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the pre-award team member for the Gillings School of Global Public Health. This position will be responsible for the pre-award process for assigned units within the school, with the ultimate responsibility for all proposal processing and interactions with the University's Office of Sponsored Research (OSP) regarding proposal development, submittal, and pre-award contract discussions. The individual in this position will have a strong working knowledge of all administrative aspects of their assigned unit. Initially, this individual will provide support to several centers within the Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering.Expertise is expected to include a larger variety of sponsors from Federal, State, Non-Profit, International, Private, Foundation and International agencies. This incumbent takes the leadership to establish consistent internal working processes, SOPs, streamline communications with OSP, Conflict of Interest Office, Technology Transfer Office, IRB, IACUC. Provides policy guidance and assistance with all aspects of proposal development, administrative forms, sponsor-required certifications and representations, and compliance requirements. Complete sponsored related applications for submission, while ensuring accuracy and deadlines are met.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Entry-level with Masters; or Bachelors and 0-2 yrs experience

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Must have experience with grant proposal processing and working knowledge of the pre-award processes required for Federal, Private, Foundation and State.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Experience in post award accounting. Experience with UNC-CH specific programs such as Connect Carolina, OSP programs eg. Ramses, Infoporte and Peoplesoft. Direct experience in using grant submission portals including Cayuse, Assist, Ramses, and training grants related systems preferred.

Special Physical / Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

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Posting Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title

LaSonya W. Hudson, HR Consultant

Department Contact Telephone or Email

lwhitwor@email.unc.edu

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note : The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 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.

Salary : $57,960 - $71,500