Posting Number

PG193279SP

Internal Recruitment

No

Working Title

Grant Specialist - Crop and Soil Sciences

Anticipated Hiring Range

Commensurate with Experience

Work Schedule

Monday- Friday; 8am-5pm

Job Location

Raleigh, NC

Department

Crop and Soil Sciences

About the Department

The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences encompasses diverse disciplines in research extension and teaching. The department’s mission is to develop future leaders in crop, soil, and environmental sciences, improve crop plants and products, devise effective and sustainable crop production systems, devise effective and sustainable soil management techniques in both agriculture and urban settings; and disseminate crop, soil, and environmental science knowledge for the benefit of users and producers of food, feed turf, biofuels and fiber in North Carolina, the nation and the world.

Essential Job Duties

• Review and guide principal investigators and their collaborators in reference to personnel salaries, fiscal matters, and all business operational aspects of their grants;
• Ensure compliance with Cost Accounting Standards and sponsor terms and conditions;
• Work closely with the college business office and college contracts and grants office to properly comply with all grant regulations;
• Provide training to all research team members on internal operational processes and paperwork making sure to give assistance to resolve any issues;
• Assist with pre-award grant budget development and serve as a liaison with the college pre-award team;
• Post-award analysis of budgets including monitoring and reviewing expenditures for accuracy and compliance;
• Provide operational support to principal investigators and their collaborators;
• Review and approve grant expenses to include travel, Marketplace, PCards, fleet cards, journal vouchers, interdepartmental transactions, requisition/purchase orders, personal reimbursements, and invoices;
• Calculate needed actions including SDCs (salary distribution changes);
• Submit timely operational requests into the college case management system, ServiceNow, to include journal vouchers and salary distribution changes;
• Assist principal investigator with any paperwork associated with post-award grant management;
• Keep up to date on changes to interpret and effectively disseminate information to the grant principal investigators and their collaborators;
• Sign up for and attend training when applicable to the position;
• Attend internal/external meetings to maintain professional relationships and network with peers;
• Discuss grant needs and concerns with appropriate individuals including the principal investigator, Department Head, and the college business office grant team;
• Facilitate communication between the principal investigator and the pre and post-award units at the college business office and assist when needed.

Other Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience/Education

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.

Other Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Required License or Certification

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required

No

Commercial Driver's License Required?

No

Job Open Date

05/16/2023

Earliest Close Date- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)

05/23/2023

Notice to Applicants

Please include all relevant employment history on your application. Any employment history you mention in the supplemental questions or resume, MUST be listed in your employment history on your application.

Special Instructions

Applicant required documents: Cover Letter, Resume, Contact Information for three (3) Professional References.

Position Number

00110112

Position Type

SHRA

Position Classification Band Title

University Program Specialist

Position Classification Band Level

Journey

Position Classification Salary Range

$31,888 - $80,223

Salary Grade Equivalency

GN11

Alternate Option

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

1.00

Appointment

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Mandatory - Medical Emergencies

Time Limited Position

No

Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable)

Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?

No

Department Id

110901 - Crop and Soil Sciences

AA/EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.