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North Carolina State University · 3 days ago

Pre Award Consultant

positionTriangle Area
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$50K/yr - $56K/yr

North Carolina State University is seeking a Pre Award Consultant to assist faculty and staff in developing proposal budgets while ensuring compliance with various guidelines. The role involves monitoring proposal processes, providing training, and reviewing awards for accuracy and compliance.

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Responsibilities

Assist faculty and support staff in the development of proposal budgets and justifications while adhering to all Federal, State, University and Agency guidelines
Review select awards to ensure accurate and complete budgets
Serve as backup on specified post award issues when needed
Process many proposals at one time while adhering to all necessary guidelines and policies
Fully monitor and facilitate the PINS (Project Information and Navigation System) and the PD (Proposal Development System) process ensuring all fields are correctly completed and that all necessary information is loaded into the record
Communicate effectively with faculty and support staff any recommended or necessary changes to a proposal budget or justification
Offer hands on and one on one training to faculty and staff on the proper way to build an acceptable proposal budget
Mathematically apply the proper rules to accommodate the correct fringes, F&A (facilities and administrative costs), tuition rates (under the GSSP) and other direct costs to a proposal budget
Navigate the University’s RED system (Research Enterprise Data) in order to find historical information relating to past proposals
Review select award notice that comes into our office for accuracy, completeness and compliance with University guidelines
Ensure the budgets are mathematically correct and that F&A is figured correctly based on MTDC (modified total direct costs) or TDC (total direct costs)
Be well versed in electronic research administration and be familiar with using Research.gov, GRANTS.gov, eRA Commons, ASSIST and many other agency specific web based portals for proposal submissions
Support the day-to-day operations of the Office of Research Administration
Help make decisions on internal policies and procedures for faculty and staff
Make important judgment calls with extreme time constraints
Adjust the normal operating schedule to accommodate the deadline and demands of the University and many agencies
Offer guidance and answer questions to all individuals who come into our unit
Work effectively and efficiently in both pre award and post award

Qualification

Pre-award activitiesBudget buildingCost Accounting StandardsPINS systemResearch.govMS ExcelCommunication skillsTime managementOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions

Preferred

Experience in pre-award activities (budget building, compliance, etc.)
Knowledgeable in Cost Accounting Standards and Uniform Guidance
Experience with budgeting and general compliance issues
Experience with PINS, RED, or other similar pre-award system
Experience with PowerPoint, Access, and PeopleSoft

Benefits

Medical , Dental , and Vision
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement Programs
Disability Plans
Life Insurance
Accident Plan
Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
12 Holidays Each Year
Tuition and Academic Assistance
Childcare benefits
Wellness & Recreation Membership
Wellness Programs

Company

North Carolina State University

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North Carolina State University is an educational institution that offers graduate and undergraduate programs.
dateFounded in 1887
location
Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.ncsu.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

North Carolina State University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (211)
2024 (134)
2023 (164)
2022 (106)
2021 (90)
2020 (108)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$60.84M
Key Investors
National Institute of Food and AgricultureNational Safety CouncilBezos Earth Fund
2024-06-26Grant· $0.27M
2024-06-13Grant· $0.05M
2024-05-31Grant· $30M

Leadership Team

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Marshall Brain
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