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Award Management Specialist Floater - Part-time

University of North Carolina Charlotte

$26,361 - $32,650

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

May 09, 2025

Award Management Specialist Floater - Part-time

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This is a fully remote position that will require the candidate to either reside or be willing to relocate to North Carolina and live within 100 miles of the Campus in Charlotte, NC.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits
The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a motor vehicle report.
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.

Position Information

General Information

Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Employment Type	Permanent - Part-time
If time-limited, note appointment end date
Hours per week	20
Months per year	12
Position Number	004512
NC Salary Grade Equivalency	GN11
Classification Title	University Program Specialist - Journey
Working Title	Award Management Specialist Floater - Part-time
Salary Range	$26,361 - $32,650
Anticipate Hiring Range	$26,361 - $32,650
FLSA Status	Non Exempt
Division	Research
Department	Div of Research (Adm)
Work Unit	Office of Research Services
Work Schedule	8:00 am - 1:00 pm; Monday - Thursday
Primary Purpose of Position	Under the direction of the Director for Award Management, this position has the responsibility for supporting various research administration functions, including assisting faculty and staff with the efficient and effective management of their funded awards from contract negotiation and award approval to project closeout. The Award Management Specialist Floater engages with faculty and staff to support the University's research mission. They work closely with department, college, and other unit-level staff, as well as with University level offices to ensure the highest quality support and guidance. They exhibit excellence in facilitating research, scholarship, and creative activity and maintaining the highest standards of customer service.
Minimum Education/Experience	Required Minimum Qualifications: 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. University Preferred Qualifications: Graduation from a four-year college or university and at least three years of program associate experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Essential Job Duties	Under the direction of the Director for Award Management, this position has the responsibility for supporting various research administration functions, including assisting faculty and staff with the efficient and effective management of their funded awards from contract negotiation and award approval to project closeout. The Award Management Specialist Floater engages with faculty and staff to support the University's research mission. Works closely with department, college, and other unit-level staff, as well as with University level offices to ensure the highest quality support and guidance. They exhibit excellence in facilitating research, scholarship, and creative activity and maintaining the highest standards of customer service.
Other Work Responsibilities	Professional Knowledge: Provide sponsored project oversight and serve as a 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 other grants management topics on a daily basis. Answer inquiries related to post-award processes and procedures, and the use of electronic research administration systems. Program/Project Administration: Assist and provide guidance to faculty and unit level staff on the financial management and tracking of awards, including but not limited to purchasing, travel, hiring of project personnel, reporting, Assumptions of Risk, budget revisions, sponsor prior approval requests, sponsor and sub-award interactions, and award closeout. Serve as back-up to plan award launch meetings and additional award review meetings as needed. Review and approve award transactions as assigned. Other duties as assigned. Information Analysis and Decision-Making: Assist in the implementation and maintenance of institutional policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory guidelines related to the financial management and timely closeout of sponsored projects. Assist and provide guidance to faculty and unit level staff on the financial and overall management of funded awards. Communication and Marketing: Maintain strong, positive relationships with faculty and staff, all units within the Division of Research, and sponsor agencies to facilitate the work of research administration at the University. Work with colleagues/team members to jointly solve questions and challenges in their daily work. Promote and maintain close, effective working relationships between ORS and constituent units on campus. Respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner. Monitor changes to sponsor policies and procedures and assist with communicating key changes to campus research administrators and investigators. Provide consistently excellent customer service. Other duties as assigned.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	Experience preparing, analyzing, and revising detailed budgets; Ability to learn, comprehend, interpret, and apply agency guideline requirements for a wide variety of extramural sponsors including federal, state, and private agencies. Preference is given to experience with NSF, DOD, DOE, and similar agencies; Exceptional interpersonal and professional communication skills; Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines; Experience with Banner, InfoEd (Niner Research) and Concur Critical thinking skills and decision-making.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
Work Location	Remote
Posting date	05/08/2025
Closing date	05/22/2025
Proposed Hire Date
Contact Information
Special Notes to Applicants	This is a fully remote position that will require the candidate to either reside or be willing to relocate to North Carolina and live within 100 miles of the Campus in Charlotte, NC. UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a motor vehicle report. The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist. Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.

Posting Specific Questions

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Do you live or are you willing to relocate to North Carolina and live within 100 miles of the UNC Charlotte Campus?
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Do you have professional experience preparing, analyzing, and revising detailed budgets? If so, please explain your experience.

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Do you have experience with Banner, InfoEd (Niner Research), and Concur? If yes, please explain your experience.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
Contact Information for References

Optional Documents