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Pre-Award Grant Support

East Carolina University

$35,589 - $63,978

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

May 10, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title	Pre-Award Grant Support
Position Number	934602
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Time-Limited	No
Department Homepage	https://thcas.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department	ARTS & SCIENCES-DEAN'S OFFICE
Division	Academic Affairs
Classification Title	10300 University Program Associate
Competency Level	3 - Advanced
Working Title	Pre-Award Grant Support
Number of Vacancies	1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)	1.0
Full Time or Part Time	Full Time
Recruitment Range	$35,589 - $63,978
Anticipated Hiring Range	$35,589 - $53,877
Salary Grade Equivalency	GN09
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday
Work Hours	8:00am - 5:00pm
Position Location (City)	Greenville
Job Category	Staff - Professional
Organizational Unit Overview	East Carolina University ( ECU), a member of the University of North Carolina system, enrolls 28,000 students annually, with over 5,500 pursuing graduate and professional degrees. ECU is classified as an R1-Doctoral/Research-intensive University. It is located in Greenville, NC (pop. 92,000), 80 miles east of Raleigh and a short distance from the Atlantic coast. A thriving small city and regional center for education, health, and the arts, Greenville offers a college-town atmosphere and a great place to live, work, play, and bring visitors. Greenville has a cost of living more than 10 percent below the national average, and boasts a growing Uptown district with restaurants, breweries, and shopping. The city hosts a variety of festivals throughout the year and provides numerous recreational opportunities, including access to the Tar River, more than nine miles of greenways, nearly 30 parks and recreational facilities, and a vibrant arts and music scene. ECU's Harriot College consists of 16 departments and offers more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. As the home of the liberal arts and sciences at ECU, we are united by our shared purposes, which include to: Impact our world and create solutions to help our Environment, Natural Resources, and Sustainability Explore, research, and discover how to change the face of Technology and Medicine. Harriot College employs approximately 450 full-time faculty and staff, and the Dean's Office oversees all budget, personnel and academic matters in its departments, Interdisciplinary programs, centers, institutes, and auxiliary offices.
Job Duties	The primary purpose of this position is to work closely with the Pre-Award Grants Manager in the AA-West grants administration hub in assisting research faculty and graduate students in the development and submission of grant proposals to external sponsors. Duties include, but are not limited to: Assists with identification and dissemination of funding opportunities and interprets sponsor guidelines Conducts meetings with PIs as the initial point of contact to assess requirements for grant/contract submissions; establishes internal submission timelines Assists PIs with setting up user accounts (NSF, NIH, SciENcv, eTRACS, etc.) Prepares PIs for grant submission by assisting with document preparation, collection and review (e.g., biosketches, data management plans, documentation of certifications, etc.) Works in the eTRACS system to oversee preparation of less complex proposals, with a focus on NIH, NSF, NEH, EPA, or other system to system submissions Posts updates to the College Office of Research website Promotes and participates in the OFE Grant Writing Series Liaises with Office of Research Administration Engages with faculty and staff across campus to improve the timely coordination and submission of sponsored research proposals.
Minimum Education/Experience	Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License or Certification required by statute or regulation	None
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	Experience with development and submission of extramural proposals for grants and contracts in a university environment, and/or experience with financial management of grants and contracts in a university environment; demonstrated understanding and appreciation for partnership with faculty, senior administrators, and external sponsor officials.
License or Certification required by the Department	None
Special Instructions to Applicant	Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section. If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment). Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Job Open Date	05/09/2025
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed.	05/27/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/86329
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 budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.
Nondiscrimination Statement	East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment	Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU 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. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity	If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.