The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at North Carolina State University (Raleigh, NC) is among the largest and most prominent in the nation. The department offers Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Science (MS), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in both Mechanical Engineering (ME) and Aerospace Engineering (AE). The department also offers accelerated BS/MS degrees in both programs.

Current research specialization in MAE includes dynamic systems and controls, vibrations, biomechanics, design optimization, smart materials and structures, precision engineering, MEMS and NEMS, advanced manufacturing, aerodynamics, UAV flight research, materials, renewable energy, combustion, hypersonics, propulsion, space exploration systems, and computational fluid dynamics.

The MAE department currently boasts 45 tenure-track faculty, six non-tenure track faculty, and 15 staff. The faculty is highly recognized with seven National Science Foundation CAREER Award recipients, four NSF RIA recipients, one NASA Early Career Faculty Award recipient, four ASME Fellows, seven AIAA Fellows, 20 members in the NC State Academy of Outstanding Teachers, and five named professors.

The MAE Department has an enrollment of over 1,100 undergraduates and 400 graduate students, and has conferred over 4,000 degrees since 2000. The department is housed in Engineering Building III, a four-story, 250,000-square foot facility built in 2010. An annex houses wind tunnels, an anechoic chamber, internal combustion engine dynamometers, and additional research labs. NC State’s location on Centennial Campus, combined with its proximity to the Research Triangle Park and neighboring universities, provides extensive opportunities for academic and industrial interaction and collaboration.

The mission of the MAE department is to be a flagship engineering department that benefits all people of North Carolina and the global society by making a profound impact on current and emerging science and technologies; fostering exemplary, synergistic multidisciplinary research and education programs in close partnership with industry and government; providing the environment for innovative professional and scholarly development; and graduating highly skilled, ethical engineers who will thrive in a rapidly changing world and be future leaders in technology and society.

This position serves as the Sponsored Research Administrator for the Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering pre-award and post-award process. Currently there will be 3 Sponsored Research Administrators.

Duties include:
-Understanding and apply accounting principles and practices to a variety of accounting, budgeting, forecasting and other fiscal functions.
-Expense, variance and forecasting reporting.
-Development of controls for determining allowability of costs.
- Preparing and processing proposals through PINS, grants.gov, and other agency electronic submissions programs.
- Reviewing new award guidelines, procedures, and regulations with parties involved.
- Keeping up-to-date on compliance rules and regulations of NC State and of agencies including NSF, NASA, ONR, ARO, AFOSR, DOD, EPA, and NIH.
- Post award analysis of budgets including monitoring and reviewing expenditures for accuracy and compliance. and provide spending plan analysis and guidance to faculty.
-provide projections and guidance on future expense planning.
-Cost share reporting
- Reviewing human resource expenditures and travel vouchers/reimbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Working with principal investigator on developing facets of the pre-award budgets and post-award budget changes following university and agency rules and regulations compliance.
- Award close-outs including budget change financial approval (PMR).
- Developing and maintaining internal control procedures and processes for internal work-flow.

Other Responsibilities

Performs a variety of other duties as assigned (and as needed).
Serve as back-up to other Sponsored Research Administrator(s) as needed, possible some backup to Business Manager.
Extensive interactions with students, faculty and support staff both internally and campus wide.
Attend departmental, college, and/or university meetings to obtain the latest information regarding finance or research related matters.

Bachelor’s degree with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or Associate’s degree in Accounting; or Associate’s degree in Business or related discipline with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

* Previous contracts and grants experience.
* Proficiency in MS Excel.
* Strong organizational and communication skills.

* Prefer 3+ years of university experience in contracts and grants.
* Experience with PeopleSoft Financials, PINS, RADAR/RED, Grants.gov, NSF Fastlane.

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Please include a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references.

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.

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