Pre-Award Consultant

The College of Agriculture & Life Sciences College Operations, Research and Extension ( CORE) Support is the service unit at NCSU, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, responsible for the oversight of externally sponsored programs. CALS CORE provides complete cradle-to-grave sponsored program administration and support, including: a) identifying funding sources, b) assisting faculty with proposal development, c) monitoring/overseeing the responsible management of sponsored projects, and d) ensuring university compliance with contract/grant fiscal and regulatory requirements.

CALS College Operations, Research and Extension ( CORE) Support is the administrative unit responsible for ensuring the college remains in compliance with federal and state policies pertaining to research. CALS CORE is accountable and responsible for all externally sponsored grants and contracts within the college. CALS CORE accepts funds provided to the college and is accountable for its legal compliance with sponsor (federal, state, local, and private sources) regulations and policies. CALS CORE is the contact point for federal and state audits, both fiscal and programmatic, on contracts and grants awarded in/to the college. This service office is designed to serve all faculty and staff needs for externally funded projects and programs and is the service unit at NCSU, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, responsible for the oversight of externally sponsored programs. CALS CORE provides complete cradle-to-grave sponsored program administration and support, including: a) identifying funding sources, b) assisting faculty with proposal development, c) monitoring/overseeing the responsible management of sponsored projects, and d) ensuring university compliance with contract/grant fiscal and regulatory requirements.

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As the Pre-Award Consultant, you will support the research mission of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences ( CALS) by guiding faculty through the development, review, and submission of sponsored research proposals. Within the CALS Office of Grants & Contracts, housed within College Operations, Research and Extension ( CORE) Support, you will independently manage the pre-award portfolio for assigned departments, interpreting sponsor and university requirements, coordinating proposal activities, and helping faculty navigate the complexities of the proposal submission process. Your work will help ensure proposals are accurate, complete, compliant, and submitted by established deadlines while supporting the college's research goals and funding opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Proposal Development & Submission

Pre-Award Portfolio & Stakeholder Coordination

Regulatory & Administrative Compliance

Reporting & Proposal Activity Analysis

If you enjoy working independently, advising faculty, and navigating the complexities of sponsored research proposals, this is an opportunity to contribute directly to the research mission of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. We welcome you to apply and bring your expertise in pre-award administration to support faculty and advance research opportunities across the college.

This position is open for current NC State Employees only, permanent or temporary.

Bachelor's degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

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Please note that the work history on your resume, must also be included in your application.

Please include as attachments a resume/CV and contact information for at least 3 professional references. This position is open for current NC State Employees only, permanent or temporary.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

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