Assistant Director of Pre-Award (Office of Sponsored Programs)

The Assistant Director of Pre-Award is responsible for all proposals and applications for sponsored awards. The pre-award position will provide backup to post award administration of contract and grant awards, with a portfolio of over $45M in awards for FY25 and over 100 subawards. This position is considered a subject matter expert (SME) in pre and post award research administration for the UNCSO, PBSNC, UNC System Campuses, private universities, and non-profit entities and will make independent decisions and provide solutions/recommendations for proposals including proposal requirements, timelines for submission, budgets, budgets, budget justifications, and F A waivers. The position will be the backup for pre-award activity for the Director of Office of Sponsored Programs when needed. Full knowledge of all University of North Carolina System (UNCS) policies, state, local and federal polices/regulations are required for this position including the federal 2 CFR 200 also known as Uniform Guidance. The ability to train others at UNCSO, PBSNC, UNC campuses, and other external entities on the processes for pre-award such as submitting proposals and items to the sponsors is required of this position. Oversight and participation of the changes in ConnectCarolina for the sponsored programs team is required. Communicating effectively to all customers at the UNCS and other entities along with comprehensive written ability is required. Compliance requirements must be met on a continual basis to minimize risk to the UNCSO. This position interacts with a variety of staff members including senior leaders, project managers, support personnel in the development of proposals, management of sponsored awards as well as ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. Position is considered high level and will need to communicate with officials from the federal, state, and local governments sometimes making decisions quickly. Position serves as one of the authorized organizational representatives required to submit proposals to the federal government and other agencies.