Post Award Coordinator

The Office of Sponsored Programs, Contracts and Grants' primary purpose is to support Elizabeth City State University's research mission by: 1) assisting faculty, staff and students in the procurement of grants, contracts and cooperative agreements from external sponsors; 2) promoting faculty involvement in collaborative research and partnerships; 3) administering the university's fiscal programs to strengthen its infrastructure; and 4) ensuring that its privilege of receiving external support is protected.

The primary goal of this position is to support Elizabeth City State University's ( ECSU) research mission in the Office of Sponsored Programs by assisting faculty, staff and students in the procurement of grants, contracts and cooperative agreements from external sponsors; supporting post-award operations; promoting faculty involvement in domestic and international collaborations and research partnerships; and ensuring that the university's privilege of receiving external support is protected.

Professional Knowledge: Knowledge of program policies, procedures, and technology related to assigned program areas. Ability to interpret and apply them for clients while providing services. Knowledge of program/service guidelines demonstrated by the ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve recurring work issues. Knowledge of state and federal laws and/or regulations in assigned program areas. Ability to determine the correct or most appropriate course(s) of action.

Program/Project Administration: Ability to administer and manage a component of a broad program or project. Ability to maintain program/project databases, schedules and reports. Ability to ensure accuracy of data. Ability to perform related administrative duties including coordination with other work units. Ability to research funding opportunities. Ability to assist in grant writing and contract proposal development.

Consultation: Knowledge of the link between the program and the organizational strategic plan. Ability to guide and collaborate with clients to execute program activities. Ability to make decisions within the boundaries of established program policy and procedure. Ability to follow up with colleagues and resource providers to resolve issues. Ability to access and determine the best course of action. Ability to identify and resolve typical operational issues in assigned areas. Ability to propose a course of action to address more unprecedented issues.

Information Analysis and Decision-Making: Ability to gather, organize and analyze program information, data and/or financial information. Ability to review, examine and prepare documents. Ability to make recommendations based on the results of that information. Ability to identify recognize and resolve problems that have established guidelines and precedents.

Communication and Marketing: Ability to establish and maintain productive and collaborative professional work relationships with clients and respond to questions within policy and procedure guidelines in assigned areas. Ability to use concepts and language that are easy for others to understand. Ability to use active listening to assure mutual understanding through shared information and viewpoints.

Leadership: Ability to provide leadership in the coordination and/or administration of a program. Ability to serve as a member of a program/project team and assist in developing project solutions. Ability to serve as a team leader. Ability to promote program goals and objective.

Monday - Friday

This position is Subject to the State Human Resources Act.

If there are no applicants in the pool who meet the competency level (knowledge, skills and abilities) required for the position, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Elizabeth City State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Elizabeth City State University State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Elizabeth City 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. State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.