Sponsored Programs Specialist

Sponsored Programs Specialist

The Sponsored Programs Specialist is responsible for supporting campus departments, sponsors, and subrecipients in a fast-paced, high volume team environment for the administrative, financial, and compliance aspects of sponsored program proposal reviews/submissions and award negotiations/setups on behalf of UNC. Duties include collaborating and assisting faculty and departmental administrators, acting as a subject-matter expert in research administration; pre-award review and application submissions ensuring compliance with policies, laws, and regulations, and agency guidelines; budget development/review for allowability and financial compliance with all sponsor specific requirements; post-award review and financial setup of incoming awards; negotiating all types of grants, contracts, and subcontracts, as well as amendments and unfunded contracts; actively reviewing budgets and negotiating contracts with various types of sponsors; negotiating terms and conditions that impact all financial aspects of a sponsored project, including the budget, payment schedules, financial recourse in the event of a breach, and financial/compliance for audits, post-award administration and support of sponsored projects for all fiscal and programmatic compliance such as extensive budget review, effort, expenditures, cost share, budget revisions and compliance reviews.

The position will monitor projects throughout the award life cycle to ensure continued compliance with various regulatory requirements including OSP policies and procedures. The position will work to maintain OSP's high customer service standards for service to faculty, internal and external customers. This position is a 100% remote work arrangement, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements - Mid- to late-career with Masters and 2- 4 yrs experience; Bachelors and 3-5 yrs experience

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience - The selected candidate must demonstrate the following:* Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.* Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.* Strong communication and customer service skills.* Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.* Ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness.* Ability to work in a remote, team environment.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience - * Knowledge of government regulations, cost principles, and administrative requirements applicable to contracts and grants, including, but not limited to, FAR, CFR, and other research compliance requirements (e.g. Export Control, Conflict of Interest, Human Subjects, Animal Subjects, Research Science and Security, Ethics Training).* Previous experience in research administration (either pre-award, post-award, or a combination) as a grant/research administrator in a university or nonprofit setting.* Previous experience in contract negotiations.* Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credentials.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement - The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.