North Carolina State University
Senior Pre Award Specialist
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Overview
The Senior Pre-Award Research Specialist plays a key leadership role in a high-volume research administration office, supporting faculty in securing external funding to advance the university’s research mission. As the federal funding landscape evolves, this position will lead efforts to identify, develop, and pursue new funding opportunities, including federal, foundation, corporate, and other non-traditional sponsors. In addition to managing a portfolio of complex proposals, the Senior Specialist will serve as a mentor and team lead for other Pre-Award Specialists, providing guidance, training, and oversight to ensure timely and compliant proposal submissions. Leadership & Training
Lead and mentor Pre-Award Specialists in day-to-day operations. Establish and promote best practices for proposal development and submission. Assist in onboarding and continuous training of staff. Serve as a key liaison between faculty, central research offices, and sponsors. Partner with post-award colleagues to ensure seamless transition from proposal to award. Support institutional initiatives to diversify and expand research funding. Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor’s degree required and 3 or more years of job-related experience. Demonstrated knowledge of federal funding agencies (e.g., NIH, NSF, DoD) and electronic submission systems (e.g., Grants.gov, Research.gov or NIH Assist). Master’s degree preferred and 3 or more years of job-related experience. Knowledge and experience in proposal development. Strong project management skills, including the capacity to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and coordinate multiple sponsors. Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work under tight deadlines in a high-volume department. Collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Excellent customer service and communication skills, and the ability to work across diverse cultures and personalities. Position Details
Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering Working Title: Senior Pre Award Specialist Classification Title: Temporary-Professional NonFaculty Location: NC State University, Raleigh, NC Recruitment
Anticipated Hiring Range: up to $30 per hour (commensurate on education and experience) Required Fields
How did you learn of this opportunity? Open-ended questions about experience with major grant submission systems (e.g., Grants.gov, NSF Research.gov, NIH Assist, eRA Commons, etc.) Do you currently hold a Certified Research Administrator (CRA) designation? Notes
This role requires access to certain university systems, including Financials, HR, and SIS. Please describe any prior professional experience you have with similar administrative or institutional management systems. Required Documents
Resume Cover Letter Contact Information for References NC STATE UNIVERSITY
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The Senior Pre-Award Research Specialist plays a key leadership role in a high-volume research administration office, supporting faculty in securing external funding to advance the university’s research mission. As the federal funding landscape evolves, this position will lead efforts to identify, develop, and pursue new funding opportunities, including federal, foundation, corporate, and other non-traditional sponsors. In addition to managing a portfolio of complex proposals, the Senior Specialist will serve as a mentor and team lead for other Pre-Award Specialists, providing guidance, training, and oversight to ensure timely and compliant proposal submissions. Leadership & Training
Lead and mentor Pre-Award Specialists in day-to-day operations. Establish and promote best practices for proposal development and submission. Assist in onboarding and continuous training of staff. Serve as a key liaison between faculty, central research offices, and sponsors. Partner with post-award colleagues to ensure seamless transition from proposal to award. Support institutional initiatives to diversify and expand research funding. Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor’s degree required and 3 or more years of job-related experience. Demonstrated knowledge of federal funding agencies (e.g., NIH, NSF, DoD) and electronic submission systems (e.g., Grants.gov, Research.gov or NIH Assist). Master’s degree preferred and 3 or more years of job-related experience. Knowledge and experience in proposal development. Strong project management skills, including the capacity to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and coordinate multiple sponsors. Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work under tight deadlines in a high-volume department. Collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Excellent customer service and communication skills, and the ability to work across diverse cultures and personalities. Position Details
Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering Working Title: Senior Pre Award Specialist Classification Title: Temporary-Professional NonFaculty Location: NC State University, Raleigh, NC Recruitment
Anticipated Hiring Range: up to $30 per hour (commensurate on education and experience) Required Fields
How did you learn of this opportunity? Open-ended questions about experience with major grant submission systems (e.g., Grants.gov, NSF Research.gov, NIH Assist, eRA Commons, etc.) Do you currently hold a Certified Research Administrator (CRA) designation? Notes
This role requires access to certain university systems, including Financials, HR, and SIS. Please describe any prior professional experience you have with similar administrative or institutional management systems. Required Documents
Resume Cover Letter Contact Information for References NC STATE UNIVERSITY
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