Temporary Senior Post Award Consultant

Position Information

Posting Number: PG195597TM

Position Number: 11

ASO
3593

Position Type:
Temporary

The Senior Post-Award Consultant role is a highly independent role where you’ll be responsible for interpreting policies, managing complex financial portfolios, and ensuring compliance with both university and agency requirements. You will be a key player in supporting research excellence, providing guidance, and ensuring the continued success of funded research projects.

• Provide comprehensive financial management for complex research portfolios, including budgeting, HR commitments, and no‑cost extensions.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines and university policies, advising faculty on fund availability and timing.
• Manage post‑award consultant’s workflow, change request approvals, and closeout processes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, assisting with large‑scale projects and offering training to new staff on grant management practices.
• Act as a backup for other Senior Post‑Award Consultants, contributing to collaborative problem‑solving across teams.
• Provide training to CALS community in specialized research areas as related to management of grants.

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Proven background working with grants.
• Expertise in interpreting and analyzing grant requirements and planning strategically for fund utilization.
• Proficiency with relevant software such as RADAR, Peoplesoft (Financials, Human, and PMRS), TEARS, and/or Wolf Pack Reports.
• Experience working in higher ed (preferred).
• Demonstrated experience managing contracts and grants subject to OMB Circular A‑21 and/or Uniform Guidance (preferred).
• Valid NC Driver’s License required:
  No.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $29–$32.20/hr, commensurate with experience.

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability‑related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919‑513‑0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at 919‑515‑2135 or workatncstate. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex‑offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

• Attend non‑revenue generating sporting events for free.
• Work‑life balance with childcare discounts, wellness & recreation membership, and wellness programs.

• How did you learn of this opportunity?
  • NCSU Website
  • Job Alert (automated email from our system)
  • NCSU Executive Search Services
  • Other Online Job Board
  • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
  • Job / Career Fair
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Professional Journal
  • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
  • Radio / Television Advertisement
  • Professional Organization
  • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
  • Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
  • NCSU Employee Referral
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  • Other
• If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.
• * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience working with grants?
  • Yes
  • No
• Are you proficient in interpreting OBM circular (defines the management responsibilities for internal controls in Federal agencies)?
  • Yes
  • No

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• Contact Information for References
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