Award Management Specialist

$51,285 - $60,320/Yr

University of North Carolina

Full-time - Entry Level

Educational Services

About the position

The Award Management Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting faculty and staff at UNC Charlotte in the management of their funded research awards. This position is responsible for overseeing post-award management activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing guidance on financial management and reporting. The specialist serves as the primary point of contact for investigators, facilitating effective communication and problem-solving to support the university's research mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide sponsored project oversight and serve as the primary point of contact for investigators seeking support for post-award management activities.
• Work with investigators and campus administrators to solve problems, answer questions, and give guidance on post-award activities and grants management topics.
• Assist and provide guidance to faculty and unit-level staff on the financial management and tracking of awards, including purchasing, travel, and hiring of project personnel.
• Plan award launch meetings and additional award review meetings as needed.
• Review and approve award transactions as assigned.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of institutional policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines related to financial management and closeout of sponsored projects.
• Maintain strong, positive relationships with faculty, staff, and sponsor agencies to facilitate research administration work.
• Monitor changes to sponsor policies and procedures and assist with communicating key changes to campus research administrators and investigators.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and three years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in contracts and grants administration.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree;
• 1+ years of contracts and grants administration experience;
• Experience preparing, analyzing, and revising detailed budgets;
• Ability to learn and apply agency guideline requirements for various extramural sponsors;
• Exceptional interpersonal and professional communication skills;
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines;
• Critical thinking skills and decision-making.

Benefits

• Eligible for telework up to 4 days per week;
• Comprehensive health insurance;
• Retirement savings plan;
• Paid holidays and vacation;
• Professional development opportunities.