Grants amp; Contracts Management Specialist

Grants amp; Contracts Management Specialist to manage pre- and post-award activities for assigned investigators.

Duties Include:

• Reads and interprets sponsor guidelines

• Reviews contract terms and conditions from sponsor

• Provides fiscal management of research grants

• Reconciles project expenses to budgets and sends financial summaries to PIs

• Monitors project budgets and reviews expenditures for approval

• Monitors and oversees personnel appointments on projects

• Initiates subcontracts and consultant agreements

• Provides forecasting for assigned research portfolios

• Initiates journal and personnel transfers

• Monitors and notifies principal investigators of funding opportunities

• Creates, develops and analyzes budgets for inclusion with proposals

• Works with subcontractor and/or vendors for budget and document preparation

• Determines award and expenditure allocations

• Provides review and editing of documents to ensure sponsor compliance

• Assists with preparation and submission of research progress reports

• Assists PIs with effort certification and PET approval

• Assists with close-out of projects

• Maintains currency of regulatory changes and laws that impact the developments of grants and contracts

• Reviews and interprets compliance issues involving risk management (hazardous materials) or human or animal subjects, conflict of interest, or export control issues

• Attends state or regional conferences.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors level degree in related field (e.g. Accounting, Finance, Health Administration) required.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Pro desired.

• Requires successful completion of a background check, qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

Function: Research Administration

Sub Function: Grants and Contracts Management

Career Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized

Career Level: S1

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Starting salary range: $21.11 - $27.77 per hour