University of Idaho
Grants and Contracts Specialist II, College of EngineeringLocation: Moscow, Off Campus Location - This position may be eligible for remote work within the United States.
Division/College: College of Engineering
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $26.35 per hour or higher depending on experience
FTE: 1
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position Summary:This position manages the administration of externally sponsored projects such as grants and contracts at the college, program or unit level, ensuring compliance with university policies, sponsor requirements and applicable regulations. The successful candidate will play a key role in facilitating successful program management within a unit or area. This position will work with the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) to review and process all pre and post award functions including assigned agreements, modifications and requests for sponsor prior approval, with a focus on moderate- to high-risk project types.
Duties may include:
- Collect, analyze, interpret and document required information from sponsored project agreements and amendments
- Collaborate with faculty, researchers and/or staff to develop, review and submit sponsored project proposals
- Monitor project budgets, expenditures and financial reports to ensure compliance with sponsor and university guidelines
- Work closely with Principal Investigators (PI) and Co-PIs to address any sponsored project related issues
- Facilitate the timely and accurate closeout of sponsored projects
- Provide guidance and training to faculty and staff sponsored project policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Three years performing administrative or office support functions
- Composing, proofing and editing a variety of business documents, using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials
- Using computer software and applications for word processing, spreadsheets, email and internet research
- Interpreting, explaining and applying laws, regulations and policies, including university, federal, state and/or sponsor regulations
- Independently managing projects that involve multiple stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree
- Certified Research Administrator or Certified Financial Research Administrator
- Three years of experience in a sponsored programs-related support position either pre- or post-award, doing work related to compliance with the regulatory principles that govern sponsored funding, preferably at an institution of higher education, non-profit or federal entity
- Experience serving as a liaison between internal and external entities and individuals to coordinate activities and resolve issues
- Experience with pre- or post-award sponsored projects from multiple sponsoring agencies or multiple agreement types (such as National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health and a subaward or contract)
- Experience working in a customer service-oriented environment to accomplish shared goals
- Experience using finance or human resource modules in the Banner information system
- Experience applying multiple regulatory policies to advance a decision or process
- Knowledge of or experience with 2 CFR part 200
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions: None
Required Licensures, Certifications or otherPosting Number: SP004671P
Posting Date: 11/25/2024
Closing Date: Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions:Applications submitted by 12/9/2024 will receive first consideration. Position is open until filled.
Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.eduEEO StatementUniversity of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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