Research Enterprise Data (RED) Support Specialist
Job Description
Posting Number
PG194310SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Research Enterprise Data (RED) Support SpecialistAnticipated Hiring Range
$51,986 - $58,000Work Schedule
8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday; overtime as required to meet established deadlinesJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
Sponsored Programs and Regulatory Compliance ServicesAbout the Department
Sponsored Programs and Regulatory Compliance Services (SPARCS) is responsible for pre-award and nonfinancial post-award activities for contracts, grants and cooperative agreements. In partnership with College Research Offices, Sponsored Programs facilitates the preparation and submission of proposals to all external sponsors, and has administrative responsibility for more than 3,800 award actions securing more than $500M annually. Sponsored Programs staff negotiate and execute all sponsored funding agreements from Federal, State and local governments as well as nonprofit and industry sponsors. Sponsored Programs is responsible for non-monetary post-award management, outgoing subawards, and non-monetary agreements necessary for the conduct of research, such as collaboration and data use agreements.
Regulatory Compliance Services comprises oversight functions for protection of human and animal research subjects, conflict of interest, export controls, research integrity and other regulatory areas.
Essential Job Duties
The RED Client Support Specialist provides direct support to campus-wide users of the Research Enterprise Data (RED) system. RED modules in production handle Animal Care and Use protocols and Conflict of Interest disclosures. A complex suite of modules supporting Sponsored Programs began implementation in 2023, and a module for Human Subjects research will follow. Clients include researchers and research administrators campus-wide.
Client business needs are varied, including entering research protocols into RED, developing proposals for system-to-system submission to federal sponsors, capturing complex individual relationship information in a Conflict of Interest disclosure, locating financial information for a grant or contract, and creating/interpreting ad hoc reports.
The primary focus for this position will be supporting implementation of the Proposal Development module. The Specialist will participate in configuration, user acceptance testing and training for this module in order to support campus users when it goes into production in 2025. The Specialist will then guide campus users in developing, routing for internal approval, and submitting funding applications to sponsors, and submitting contracts, data use and other research agreements to Sponsored Programs for review and execution.
Client business needs are varied, including entering research protocols into RED, developing proposals for system-to-system submission to federal sponsors, capturing complex individual relationship information in a Conflict of Interest disclosure, locating financial information for a grant or contract, and creating/interpreting ad hoc reports.
The primary focus for this position will be supporting implementation of the Proposal Development module. The Specialist will participate in configuration, user acceptance testing and training for this module in order to support campus users when it goes into production in 2025. The Specialist will then guide campus users in developing, routing for internal approval, and submitting funding applications to sponsors, and submitting contracts, data use and other research agreements to Sponsored Programs for review and execution.
Other Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Experience/Education
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.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Other Required Qualifications
The successful candidate will:
- possess excellent organizational and communication skills
- have demonstrated effectiveness in a customer service role
- have a basic working knowledge of research administration
- be detail oriented
- have a high level of computer competency
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with sponsored project budgets preferred
- Experience with an electronic research administration system (e.g. InfoEd, Huron, Kuali) preferred
Required License or Certification
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required
NoCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
11/01/2024Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
11/07/2024Notice to Applicants
Please make sure that the work history you list on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, do not use the phrase “see resume”.
Special Instructions
Please include as attachments a resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.
Position Number
00109200Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
University Program SpecialistPosition Classification Band Level
JourneyPosition Classification Salary Range
$ 36,381 - $ 91,526Salary Grade Equivalency
GN11Alternate Option
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.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency EventTime Limited Position
NoTime-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable)
12 Month RecurringDepartment Id
060401 - ORI - SPARCSAA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC 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.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC 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.
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