Grant/Technology Coordinator
North Carolina Central University
IT
Posted on Sunday, September 10, 2023
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Posting Details
Position Information
| Position/Classification Title | University Program Specialist |
|---|---|
| Working Title | Grant/Technology Coordinator |
| Competency Level | Journey |
| Position Number | 100059 |
| Salary Grade Equivalent | 72 IT03 |
| FLSA | Non-Exempt |
| Appointment Type | Permanent - Full Time |
| FTE | 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months |
| If time limited, duration date | |
| Career Banding Range (Employment Only) | $31888 - $80223 |
| Department Hiring Range | $31888 - $61,472 |
| EEO-1 Category | Administrative Support Workers |
| SOC Code | 43-6014 - Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive |
Position Overview
| Primary Function of Organizational Unit | The NCCU School of Education offers undergraduate, graduate, licensure and professional development programs to train students to become teachers, principals, counselors, as well as serve as mentors to community schools. The School offers traditional, classroom-based instruction as well online instruction. Faculty and staff bring diverse knowledge and experience, provide students with a unique learning experience; teach in small classroom size for easier access to each other and their instructors, and employ the latest technology. |
|---|---|
| Primary Purpose of Position | The primary purpose of this position it to coordinate the pre-award planning, organization, and preparation, and the post-award administration of various grants pursued by School of Education faculty, including the Dean’s office. The position serves as a liaison with to the Office of Sponsored Research and Programs and ensure that grants are in compliance with regulatory, funding agency, and policy requirements. The position provides guidance and support to faculty in the identification of funding opportunities and the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals. |
| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | A successful candidate should have knowledge and experience to: -develop successful grant proposals and other related proposals/reports, -communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, -use personal computers and related software applications, -manage databases effectively, -organize resources and establishing priorities, -understand and apply grant funding policies and procedures and applicable local, state, federal and university regulations. -work collaboratively in a team environment to achieve identified goals. |
| Minimum Education/Experience | Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or and equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. |
| Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation | N/A |
| Equal Opportunity Employer | North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. |
| Work Hours | 8-5 |
| Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies | No |
| Campus Security Authority Designated Position | Yes |
Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies
| Required Competency | Administration |
|---|---|
| Duties | -Provides consultation to project teams including facilitating meetings to clarify goals of project, implementation plans, timelines, and budget. -Drafting, editing, and formatting proposals including the development and writing of non-technical components, tables, figures, and graphics. -Ensures proposals are formatted, packaged, and submitted in accordance with agency requirements. -Monitors the administration of the post-award grants to ensure policies, procedures, and agency requirements are followed. -Serves as a liaison between investigators, agencies, and the university’s Office of Sponsored Research and Programs (OSRP). |
| Required Competency | Data/Information/Records Management |
|---|---|
| Duties | -Maintains an updated database of faculty/stakeholder expertise/interests and available resources. -Develops and maintains a repository of reference documentation, such as abstracts, literature reviews, white papers, and other relevant materials. -Maintains systems for recording and tracking grant proposals and awards. |
| Required Competency | Operations - Research Support |
|---|---|
| Duties | -Assists in the identification of foundation and federal grant opportunities. -Procures university, local, state, and national data on a variety of educational topics. -Maintains updated faculty CVs and assisting with formatting for per grant requirements. |
| Required Competency | Office Technology |
|---|---|
| Duties | -Monitors the use of technology and innovation as well as coordinate reservations and work orders for classroom, conference spaces and common areas. -Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Dean’s office. |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | SPA01213P |
|---|---|
| Open Date | 05/01/2023 |
| Close Date | 09/22/2023 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | The selected applicant will need to submit to a criminal background check. |
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Other Document
- DD-214 (for Veterans Only)
- List of References
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- How much relevant experience do you have specific to grants management and compliance monitoring?
(Open Ended Question)
- Please describe your experience creating and reviewing budgets, grant reports, and grant submissions?
(Open Ended Question)
- What is your working knowledge of Pre-Award and Post Award Grants?
(Open Ended Question)
- Do you have previous experience working in a pre-award grant/research administration setting?
(Open Ended Question)