| | Position: |
Grants
Administrator I |
| Date: |
04/94 |
| Position
Code: |
2424 |
| EEO
Code: |
227 |
Job Summary
As
a member of the Grants Administration Team, primarily facilitates
the process by which Institution Scientific Staff and other Principal
Investigators secure sponsored research funding and ensures compliance
with Institution and government pre- and post-funding regulations.
As a contributing member of the team, is expected to be committed
to the common purpose, performance goals and approach for which
the team members hold themselves mutually accountable. The position
reports to the Associate Director for Research and performance evaluation
will be based on a combination of team success and individual accomplishment.
Requires
minimal direction and work procedures are well-defined; unusual
and unprecedented situations are referred to senior colleagues
for counsel and/or action.
Major Duties
- works
closely with colleagues in support of team cross-training to
assist in peak load times, during office absences and as a general
resource for all users of these services;
- works
closely with Institution staff involved in sponsored research
activities to ensure effective, accurate and efficient procedures;
- through
internal and external periodic feedback procedures, measures
effectiveness of operations and proposes methods for continuous
improvement;
- through
electronic identification of sources, networking and sending
out hard copies, assists in identifying funding opportunities,
particularly through non-traditional resources, to appropriate
staff; resources may be provided from scientific departments
(e.g., key word database of scientists' interests);
- assists
in establishing communicative links with agency representatives
and may be expected to travel to Washington, D.C. periodically
in support of these efforts;
- facilitates
preparation of grant and contract proposals, including determining
and communicating current requirements to the P.I.'s and assisting
in the preparation of forms and formatting, as necessary;
- negotiates
contractual requirements of awards and contracts on behalf of
the Institution and P.I., in accordance with established procedures
and regulations, and may be expected to sign/accept same on
behalf of the Institution;
- facilitates
grant/contract tracking and start-up at the Institution, ensuring
accurate communication/notification to P.I., department and
Controller's staff, as appropriate;
- on behalf
of P.I.'s and working closely with the Center/Department Administrators,
assists in problem solving as related to the obtaining and expending
of grants and contracts, such as first-time situations, pre-award
and OPAS spending;
- facilitates
the preparation and submission of final reports and close-out
arrangements with funding agencies and in accordance with Institution
and agency reporting requirements;
- may be
expected to facilitate negotiating and processing of Institution
sub-contracts;
- performs
related duties as required.
Desired Education/Experience for Hiring
College
degree preferred with demonstrated skills in at least one of the
following areas: sponsored research/grants administration, computer
expertise in networking, spreadsheet and database management, scientific
literacy, and problem solving/decision making; or college training
with two plus years of experience in the above areas. Strong interpersonal,
communication and organizational skills essential, along with demonstrated
personal initiative and willingness to learn and share the learning.
Last updated: February 25, 2013 |
