Sponsored Programs Administrator I (Option for Hybrid or Remote)

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Under the general direction of the Associate Director or designee, the Sponsored Programs Administrator I provides program support to principal investigators, administrators and staff regarding the timely completion of required documents for institutional approval of sponsored programs applications. The Sponsored Programs Administrator I will also provide direction and assistance in all sponsored programs processes while adhering to sponsor, institutional, state, and federal guidelines.

(Option for Hybrid or Remote)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Handle a standard project portfolio involving the life cycle of a grant from proposal to closeout
• Review and verify all aspects of sponsor and institutional forms related to applications/proposals and amendments.
• Assess award documents and recommend changes to ensure compliance with award terms and conditions, University policy, State and Federal laws and regulations
• Negotiate incoming and execute outgoing sub-awards. Audit sub-recipient status and debarment review
• Accountable for accurate demographic data, budget, and research compliance within electronic records
• Collaborate with post-award staff in account set-up of proposals, new awards and modifications to track and report awards and sub-award activity
• Disseminate changes in federal, state, and institutional policies, rules, and regulations and ensure organizational participation in compliance
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Research Administration, a related field, or equivalent experience
• 0-1 years of business-related experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and writing skills needed to present and communicate effectively with a diverse population of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated time management and problem-solving skills with ability to organize and prioritize workload, identify problem areas and take action to meet deadlines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in an Institution of Higher Education working in Research Administration
• Familiar with OMB Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, And Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
• Familiarity with NIH Grants Policy Statement