NC State College of Engineering · 1 week ago
Pre Award Consultant
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$50K/yr - $56K/yr
4+ years expNC State College of Engineering is seeking a Pre Award Consultant to assist faculty and staff in developing proposal budgets and ensuring compliance with guidelines. The role involves reviewing awards, processing proposals, and providing training on budget development while navigating various research administration systems.
Higher Education
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)
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 answering questions to all individuals who come into our unit
Work effectively and efficiently in both pre award and post award
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions
Valid NC Driver's License required
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
NC State College of Engineering
The College of Engineering at North Carolina State University is a leading research, teaching and outreach engineering and computer science college offering 18 bachelor's, 17 master's and 13 doctoral degree programs, along with 16 online engineering master's degrees.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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