Post Award Specialist

This role is primarily focused on handling the transactional aspects of post-award research funding. As a Post Award Specialist, you will manage various financial transactions, ensuring compliance and accuracy in processing purchase orders, travel reimbursements, salary distribution changes, and other related tasks. Your work will support the financial integrity and smooth operation of research projects. In addition to post award transactions, you will also have the opportunity to set up new awards for sponsored research.

A few key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Process financial transactions: Marketplace Orders, Purchase Orders (POs), Journal Vouchers (JVs), Interdepartmental Transfers (IDTs), Travel Authorizations, and Reimbursements


• Manage Project Modification Requests (PMRs) including no-cost extensions, budget modifications, and subawards


• Utilize the Employee Activity Reporting System (TEARS) for tracking effort and managing cost share


• Oversee Summer Salary and Release Time actions


• Prepare and manage Salary Distribution Changes (SDCs)


• Set up new research awards, interpret award terms, and ensure accurate budget loading


• Reconcile projects, ensuring timely and accurate transaction postings

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Minimum Experience/Education
High School Diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in accounting work; or equivalent combination of training and experience.



Other Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated Knowledge in Research Administration including the application of Uniform Guidance (UG) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).


• Establish, apply, and interpret policies and procedures independently.


• Collaborate effectively within a team office environment.


• Make informed, confident decisions based on situational facts.


• Communicate clearly with University offices and the 11 departments within the college.


• Maintain composure and a positive mindset during challenging times.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PeopleSoft financials or other similar enterprise system


• Understanding and/or Familiarity with Chartfield


• Familiar with navigating Project Modification Requests (PMR)

Required License or Certification
NA



Valid NC Driver's License required
No


Commercial Driver's License Required?
No

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