The The Offices of Sponsored Programs and Regulatory Compliance Services (SPARCS) at NC State University serves as the administrative hub for all sponsored contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements awarded to the institution. Led by an Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Administration, the team negotiates legal terms, manages compliance with federal and state regulations, and oversees pre-award and post-award aspects of externally sponsored research projects. SPARCS facilitates proposal submissions, agreement negotiations, and subaward administration, ensuring optimal stewardship of external funds and regulatory compliance across various administrative bodies within the university.

In addition to managing sponsored research, SPARCS collaborates closely with external sponsors, including federal, state, and private entities, to identify funding opportunities and foster coordination. The program also partners with the Office of Technology Transfer to facilitate licensing agreements for intellectual property, ensuring NC State University remains positioned for commercial application. Furthermore, SPARCS takes primary responsibility for regulatory compliance in areas such as human and animal subjects, conflicts of interest, export controls, and research integrity, aiming to provide ongoing education and reduce regulatory burdens for faculty and staff while upholding its commitment to achieve respect, leadership, compliance, improvement, and excellence throughout its operations.

The SPARCS motto is to Achieve:

This pledge extends to the sponsors who enable research and scholarly productivity, as well as to the faculty and staff who create and transfer the knowledge and scholarship that epitomizes the very core of our great institution.

We're seeking a University Program Specialist to join our dynamic team at Sponsored Programs and Regulatory Compliance (SPARCS). In this role, you'll be instrumental in managing the technical review and processing of Project Modification Requests (PMRs) within our electronic PMR system, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established guidelines and protocols.

What does success in this role look like? You'll need a blend of technical proficiency in managing electronic systems, a solid grasp of research administration processes, and excellent communication skills to ensure seamless operations within our university's research administration framework.

Key Responsibilities:

If you're ready to be a part of a team that's dedicated to facilitating groundbreaking research while upholding the highest standards of compliance and efficiency, then we want to hear from you!

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.

Knowledge of the following systems or systems similar to these:

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Applicants should upload the following with their application:

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.

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