Grant Analyst I

Overview

The organization is seeking a Grant Analyst I to join the Research Administration team within the Office of the Vice President for Research.

This role provides high-level customer service by reconciling, managing, reporting, and analyzing grant budgets and expenditures for a growing portfolio of contracts, grants, and multi-year, multi-institutional program projects. You will work closely with other analysts, university departments, and external sponsors to ensure accurate financial accounting critical to advancing research.

Responsibilities

• Work with principal investigators and research administrators to manage externally sponsored agreements and ensure accurate, timely processing of financial data
• Set up, maintain, and close out sponsored awards
• Input approved budgets into the Banner Finance system and make necessary budget revisions during the award lifecycle
• Review the Effort Reporting System (ERS) to determine whether salaries are appropriately charged to awards
• Identify variances, investigate issues related to cost appropriateness of allocations, develop and run queries for analysis, and generate financial reports
• Complete periodic, accurate financial reporting and reconciliation
• Review and manage billing for assigned sponsored awards; where applicable, prepare invoices with appropriate documentation as required by the sponsoring agency
• Train and/or assist with training of university personnel as needed

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of related finance/accounting experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Required Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to utilize online financial systems
• Demonstrated computer skills and advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite, including advanced spreadsheet and database software skills
• Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to work with large financial data sets
• Excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with a diverse constituent population
• Demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills, with a strong focus on being task- and detail-oriented

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Sponsored Projects and Research Administration

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $50,000 to $53,000
• Salary considerations may include job duties, the applicant’s education and experience, internal equity, department budget, and funding source

Benefits include:

• Hybrid work schedule
• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• Tuition remission (eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree tuition free)
• Generous retirement plan and additional benefits

Location

This position will work remotely. The duration of remote work will be at the discretion of the organization and the department.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all aspects of operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The organization does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or veteran status.