Requires no direction; unprecedented situations are typically handled directly through exercising independent judgment; unusual issues and complex negotiations/awards are discussed with and/or referred to senior colleagues for counsel and/or action.

• 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 periodic internal and external 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 sources, to appropriate staff; resources may be provided from scientific departments (e.g., key word database of scientists' interests);

• acts proactively to establish communicative links with agency representatives and will be expected to travel to Washington, D.C. in support of these efforts;

• facilitates preparation of grant and contract proposals, including determining and communicating current requirements to the P.I.'s and assist 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 with authority to sign/accept 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 faciliate negotiating and processing of Institution sub-contracts;

• performs related duties as required.