Assistant Director of Post-award Administration
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Posting Information
Posting Number | PG193370EP |
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Internal Recruitment | No |
Working Title | Assistant Director of Post-award Administration |
Anticipated Hiring Range | Commensurate upon education and experience |
Work Schedule | Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm, Flexible work arrangements, including virtual/hybrid work locations, may be available. |
Job Location | Raleigh, North Carolina |
Department | College of Sciences Research |
About the Department | The College of Sciences (COS) brings together the mathematical, physical and biological sciences in a research-intensive environment that simultaneously values excellence in teaching and a strong community engagement. The COS Research Office is the nucleus of research administration and support; providing a full suite of pre- and post-award services to enhance the research, teaching, administrative and outreach functions of the College. Key office responsibilities include proposal development and submission, portfolio management, effort reporting, and responding to departmental and faculty post-award and other research administration needs. Please visit our Sciences Strategic Plan and the College of Sciences Culture Charter to learn more about the College of Sciences. NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university. |
Essential Job Duties | The Assistant Director of Post-award Administration (ADPA) will oversee/coordinate post-award Post Award work for all departments, centers, and clusters (including Science House, State Climate Office, NIH Superfund Research Center, the Bioinformatics Research Center, and the new National Cancer Institute Center) within the College of Sciences. Reporting to the Director of Post-award Administration with a dotted line to the Associate Dean for Research, the ADPA will essentially serve as an internally-facing coordinator for COS Research Post award and function as a backup to the DBO staff, as well as the college research office post-award team that could help anyone at any time, regardless of department. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead and optimize post-award operations within COS, contributing to the success of research projects and faculty members while staying abreast of industry changes and best practices. Additionally this position will be a backup for representing The COS Office of Research Administration at relevant University meetings such as bi-monthly RSC (Research Support Council) meetings, the primary contact for monthly meetings with Contract and Grants, new award meetings, and any other meetings or events deemed appropriate by the Director or Associate Dean for Research. As the ADPA, you will regularly interface and coordinate with the Director, the post-award team, and the departmental DBOs to ensure Post Award work is being completed in a timely manner. In this role you will develop best practices, create SOPs, reduce the administrative burden on faculty, help ensure post-award workload is reasonable and manageable, and supervise/train the post-award team. Key responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: Post-Award Management and Oversight:
Collaboration and Coordination:
Leadership and and Support for Post-Award Activities:
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Other Responsibilities | Other duties as assigned. |
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience | Require post-baccalaureate credentials or a bachelor’s degree in research administration or equivalent from an accredited institution plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience. |
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Other Required Qualifications |
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Preferred Qualifications |
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Required License(s) or Certification(s) | N/A |
Valid NC Driver's License required | No |
Commercial Driver's License required | No |
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date | 04/26/2024 |
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Anticipated Close Date | Open Until Filled |
Special Instructions to Applicants | Please include a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. |
Position Details
Position Number | 00108902 |
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Position Type | EHRA Non-Faculty |
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) | 1.0 |
Appointment | 12 Month Recurring |
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather | Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather |
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events | Non Mandatory - Emergency Event |
Department ID | 170501 - College of Sciences Research |
AA/EEO | NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. 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. |
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Please briefly describe your experience using PINS, RADAR, or similar pre-award system.
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Required Documents
- Resume
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