Programs Specialist

Position Details

• Division:
  Academic Affairs
• Department:
  Sponsored Research & Programs
• Working Title:
  
  Sponsored Programs Specialist - 2588
• Vacancy Type:
  Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
• Minimum Technical/Experience Requirements:
  Master's degree in a related field or Bachelor's degree and two years related experience. Strong proficiency in Word and Excel software programs. Self-starter who can work on several projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Ability to effectively facilitate teamwork with faculty and staff and relate professionally with local, regional and federal agencies, institutions and partners.
• FTE: 1
• Recruitment Range:
  Commensurate with Education and Experience
• Anticipated Hiring Range:
  Commensurate with Education and Experience
• Position #: 2588
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
• Months per year: 12
• Is this a grant funded position?:
  No
• End date of grant: N/A
• Primary Purpose of Organization Unit:
  The Office of Sponsored Research and Programs provides leadership, oversight, and support for externally funded research, scholarly activity, and institutional grant programs. OSRP facilitates the development, submission, negotiation, and management of grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements; ensures compliance with federal, state, and sponsor regulations; and supports faculty and staff in securing external funding that advances the research, service, and academic mission of the university.
  
  The unit serves as the central coordinating office for pre-award and post-award administration and promotes collaborative partnerships that enhance the university's capacity for research and sponsored program activity.
• Primary Purpose of Position:
  The Sponsored Projects Specialist (SPS) supports campus departments, sponsors, and subrecipients in the development and submission of extramurally funded proposals on behalf of UNCP. The position requires knowledge of grant proposal mechanisms, sponsor requirements, and submission processes in order to communicate regulations and provide administrative support for contracts and grants.
• Job Description:
  
  The work performed by the Sponsored Projects Specialist (SPS) requires an understanding of the types of proposals and grant mechanisms used by funding agencies; the processes for application submission; and the terms and conditions of each request for proposal. This knowledge is necessary to communicate rules, regulations, and procedures to faculty members, staff, and stakeholders, and to provide support in contracts and grants administration.
  
  Duties include collaborating with and assisting faculty members, staff, and administrators; acting as a subject‑matter expert in research administration; conducting pre‑award review and application submissions to ensure compliance with policies, laws, regulations, and agency guidelines; developing and reviewing budgets for allowability and financial compliance with sponsor‑specific requirements; and facilitating the setup of incoming awards. The SPS will assist faculty members, staff, and stakeholders with developing sponsored programs and research proposals while following university policies related to application submission.
  
  Work involves creating, integrating, applying, and sharing knowledge directly related to a professional field.
• Management Preference:
  Preferred qualifications and experience include: (1) Demonstrated in‑depth experience and expertise in delivering high‑quality customer service to a diverse group of colleagues within the organization, the campus research community, and sponsor entities, with a focus on understanding customer needs, negotiating mutually beneficial workflows, establishing service expectations, and delivering accurate and complete services. (2) Demonstrated technical proficiency required to perform the duties of the position;
  
  possesses knowledge of the profession; provides technical expertise to others; and uses cross‑functional knowledge to support interdepartmental connections. (3) Previous experience in research administration (pre‑award, post‑award, or a combination) as a grant or research administrator in a university or nonprofit setting. (4) Certified Research…