Overview
This role assists faculty members and principal investigators with the preparation and submission of research proposals to sponsoring agencies. The position also involves planning, coordinating, and monitoring research activities and departmental procedures to support compliance with regulations related to research grants and contracts.
Responsibilities
- Prepare consolidated monthly reports for all investigators in the department, reflecting expenses by category and project.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly reports comparing Time and Effort entries, budgeted effort, and salary funding sources.
- Monitor submitted Time and Effort reports and notify PI and Administrator of any potential conflicts.
- Review and recommend proposed budget changes to determine whether such changes are permissible under the terms of the grants or contracts.
- Supervise and train Grants and Contracts Specialist I & II, and support staff.
- Review completed applications and contracts for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with University requirements and the prospective funding agency requirements.
- Compile financial and staff reports for grants and contracts at the departmental level.
- Adhere to internal controls for the department.
- Perform related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field and three years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: ($65,230, at Part-Time, $32,614.81) Commensurate with experience.
Location
- Standard office environment.
Working Conditions / Equipment
- Standard office equipment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
- Equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
- As a Federal Contractor, affirmative action is taken to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.