Pre-Award Specialist

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

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University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.