Grants and Contracts Officer I, II, III

University of North Carolina Wilmington, United States

Updated: 14 days ago
Location: Wilmington, NORTH CAROLINA
Deadline: 14 Apr 2024

Posting Details

This position is designated as Exempt from the Human Resources Act (EHRA).


Posting Details


​Benefits of Working at UNCW
Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.
Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.
As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.
We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy , and the employee assistance program , many of which are offered free of charge.
Working Title Grants and Contracts Officer I, II, III
External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/31501
Vacancy Number E1126
Position Number 7388
Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus
Home Department Sponsored Programs & Research Compliance - 31110
Division Academic Affairs - 30 Division
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The UNCW Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance (SPARC) unit is seeking qualified Grant and Contract Officers to join our team. Working independently, this position ensures sponsored projects are compliant with university regulations and laws and assists in providing post-award management support.
The Grants and Contracts Officer reports directly to the SPARC Post Award Manager and supports the SPARC eam in the achievement of strategic initiatives to further the growth and development of the unit as a whole.
Under general direction from SPARC Leadership, this position acts as liaison among Principal Investigators (PIs), university administrative units, sponsors, and department/chair and college/dean and the SPARC Team and is expected to deliver high-quality, customer-focus sponsored programs services, interacting with faculty and administrative staff to facilitate the management of all sponsored agreements and post-award support and serves as a single point of contact for their assigned portfolio. The role is critical in interpreting both agency and university requirements and policies/practices of the university and requires problem-solving skills in a compliance-driven environment as well as the consistent exercise of independent judgement and discretion in matters of significance.
Position Overview: The level and compensation for this position will be determined based on the applicant’s experience and qualifications. We are seeking candidates for Level I, Level II, and Level III positions in Research Administration/Sponsored Programs.
Level I:
Demonstrates a baseline working knowledge of research administration/sponsored programs processes and policies. Follows standard principles and systems, using appropriate terminology associated with the field. Actively participates as a team member in a collaborative environment with a diverse workforce. Maintains effective relationships with peers, sponsors, and others. Clearly communicates information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing. Contributes to the completion of team goals and assigned tasks. Works under direct and frequent supervision, continuously building on current job knowledge.
Level II:
Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of research administration/sponsored programs. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, procedures, and policies to complete difficult assignments. Promotes a culture conducive to effective relationships among diverse team members. May lead a project team involved in difficult assignments, requiring proficient knowledge of research administration. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively, both verbally and in writing. Incorporates new facts and ideas into group processes, applying creative and critical thinking. Typically works with minimal supervision on difficult assignments, conferring with managers on unusual matters.
Level III:
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of principles, practices, procedures, and policies of research administration/sponsored programs. Integrates complex elements from other areas into work assignments. Shows a strong commitment to inclusionary practices supporting diversity throughout the university. Establishes a shared vision, taking responsibility for achieving team goals, and provides direction for plan implementation. Presents ideas, concepts, and instructions clearly, using persuasion and negotiation to build consensus and cooperation. Develops new techniques, concepts, programs, or solutions and applies them to complex strategic operating issues. Typically works independently on complex assignments, reviewing progress, and evaluating results. Updates management as appropriate and may direct and delegate work to lower-level team members.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires post-baccalaureate credentials (e.g., master’s degree or higher), although a bachelor’s degree plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience may be substituted for the advanced degree on an exceptional basis.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
  • Ability to maintain accurate records and files.
  • Capacity to function purposefully and efficiently in deadline-driven situations.
  • Regularly exercise sound judgement and problem-solving skills.
  • Interact effectively with a diverse group of professional backgrounds and personalities.
  • Maintain a flexible, collaborative, and positive work environment at all times.
  • Understand and follow rules, polities, and procedures.
  • Proficient computer and technology interface skills.
  • Able to follow directions from supervisor, work productively, and stay engaged with a minimum amount of oversight.
  • Open to providing as well as receiving constructive criticism and feedback.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


Level 1: 1+ Years of related experience
Level 2: 3+ Years of related experience
Level 3: 5+ Years of related experience
Required Certifications or Licensures
None.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance (SPARC) office is committed to providing efficient and effective service to the faculty and staff throughout the university in support of their sponsored research and scholarship activities. Charged with oversight of externally sponsored programs, SPARC provides complete cradle-to‐grave sponsored program administration and support to ensure faculty have the resources and encouragement necessary to successfully and legally conduct their programs including: a) support in identifying funding sources, b) assisting faculty with proposal and budget development, c) monitoring/overseeing the responsible management of sponsored projects, d) ensuring university compliance with contract/grant fiscal and regulatory requirements, and e) protecting the university from unrecovered revenue, disallowed costs, and non‐compliance with state and federal policies pertaining to sponsored programs. SPARC also administers internal grant programs and the return of F&A to departments. SPARC remains centralized for compliance and reporting purposes but is often decentralized in service delivery to the university research enterprise.
We seek critical-thinking and conscientious professionals to join the SPARC team. We are committed to building a culturally diverse community dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment and making UNCW an exceptional place for our team, partners, and collaborators to flourish. Come grow with us!
College/School Information
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington 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.
Number of Openings Single Incumbent
Special Notes to Applicants
PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the ‘Work History’ section before you apply for this position. 
Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
Months Per Year 12 Months
FTE 1.0 (40 hours per week)
Type of Position Permanent
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited Positions
Job Posting Date 03/14/2024
Posting Close Date 04/14/2024

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