Senior Sponsored Research Administrator

The Senior Sponsored Research Administrator position is responsible for compliance reviews, creating systems to help streamline sponsored award processes, and as a backup to post-award and pre-award administration of contract and grant awards with a portfolio of over $45M in awards for FY25 over 250 subawards. This position is considered a subject matter expert (SME) in pre and post award research administration for the UNCSO, UNC System Campuses, private universities, and non-profit entities and will make independent decisions or provide solutions on compliance concerns, reviewing compliance for subawards, creating systems in Smartsheet or DocuSign to streamline processes, support for audit requests, and other post award sponsored program items. 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 the UNCSO, UNC campuses, and other external entities on the processes for compliance for state and federal sponsored awards. Position will be responsible for resolving most of the compliance concerns and creating the necessary process for streamlining sponsored award processes. 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 UNCS. This position interacts with a variety of staff members including senior leaders, project managers, and support personnel in the development of proposals, management of sponsored awards as well as ensuring compliance with the policies and procedures of the award. Position is considered high level and will need to communicate with officials from the federal, state, and local governments sometimes making decision quickly. Position serves as one of the authorized organizational representatives required to submit proposals to the federal government and other agencies. This position will be a backup to the post-award and pre award position ensuring that all items are submitted and reviewed on time.