Sponsored Programs Officer I, II, or III | University of North Carolina Wilmington - Military Veterans

Sponsored Programs Officer I, II, or III 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. Recruitment Range: $54,900 - $75,919 Vacancy Number: E1305 Competency Level: Home Department: Sponsored Programs & Research Compliance - 31110 Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit: The UNCW Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance (SPARC) unit is seeking qualified Sponsored Program Officers to join our team. Working independently, this position ensures proposal are compliant with university regulations and laws and assists in providing proposal and budget development and submission support. The Sponsored Programs Officer reports directly to the SPARC Pre Award Manager and supports the SPARC Team 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 proposal and budget development, preparation, and submission, 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 deadline-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. College: 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. Location of Workplace: Other Brief Summary of Work for this Position: The UNCW Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance (SPARC) unit is seeking qualified Sponsored Program Officers to join our team. Working independently, this position ensures proposal are compliant with university regulations and laws and assists in providing proposal and budget development and submission support. The Sponsored Programs Officer reports directly to the SPARC Pre Award Manager and supports the SPARC Team 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 proposal and budget development, preparation, and submission, 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 deadline-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: A Bachelor's degree or equivalent with at least two years of related experience. Preferred education, professional skills and experience: Required Certifications or licensure: FTE: 1.0 (40 hours per week) Months Per Year: 12 Months Work Days: Work Hours: Type of Position: Permanent Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited: Position Number: 2014 Job Posting Date: 01/10/2025 Posting Close Date: 2/6/2025 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. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a remote work location, consistent with System Office and UNCW policy. UNC Wilmington employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station. 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. To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/34821 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. 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