UTS - Temporary Pre-Award Officer at NC State

Essential Job Duties

This position will assist faculty with proposal development and submission for sponsored agency funding. This includes review of funding opportunity announcements, creating budgets, compiling all documentation requirements, uploading into agency portals as required, and completion of NCSU forms/protocols.

Posting Information

Posting Number PG195756TM

Position Number 48SM29

Position Type Temporary

Essential Job Duties

This position will assist faculty with proposal development and submission for sponsored agency funding. This includes review of funding opportunity announcements, creating budgets, compiling all documentation requirements, uploading into agency portals as required, and completion of NCSU forms/protocols.

• Proposal development and adherence to development timelines
• Preparation of budgets, budget justifications, subcontracts, and cost-sharing
• Consolidating documents
• Review of all formatting and other key elements
• Review for adherence to the solicitation guidelines
• Answering questions and providing coaching throughout the process
• Ensuring all pre-award requirements have been met
• Adhering to all Federal, State, University, and Sponsored Agency guidelines

Is Time Limited Yes

If Yes, Appointment Length 3-6 months

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Job City & State Raleigh, NC

Department

System Information

Classification Title Temporary-Clerical

Working Title UTS - Temporary Pre-Award Officer at NC State

Work Schedule Monday
- Friday (8 AM- 5PM) hybrid

Other Work/Responsibilities Other duties as needed

• Prior experience in proposal development within a university or academic research setting

Demonstrated experience developing research proposal budgets, including:

• Multi-year budgets
• Detailed budget justifications
• Subaward budgets and documentation

Ability to analyze and correctly apply financial rules and calculations, including:

• Fringe benefit rates
• Facilities & Administrative (F&A) costs
• Tuition rates
• Other direct costs associated with sponsored projects

Experience preparing and submitting proposals using federal sponsor systems, including:

• NIH ASSIST
• NSF Research.gov
• DOJ Just Grants
• Grants.gov Workspace

• Experience supporting multidisciplinary and/or multi-institutional proposals
• Familiarity with federal sponsor policies and compliance requirements
• Ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously and meet strict deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly when working with faculty and research teams
• Experience collaborating with internal stakeholders such as finance, compliance, and research offices

• N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required? No

Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Anticipated Hiring Range $35.00/hourly

Job Open Date 02/03/2026

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EEO

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