Contract Grant Specialist I II III or Senior
Contract Grant Specialist I II III or Senior
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Job Description
Position Function:
Provides administrative and technical guidance and support to faculty and staff seeking outside funding for research public service and special sponsored institutional projects. Researches and interprets relevant regulations guidelines and standards. Prepares and reviews proposal budgets and oversees the processing of contracts and grants.
Salary Grade:Rank & Salary Dependent on Qualifications
Level I: Grade 13
Level II: Grade 13
Level III: Grade 14
Senior: Grade 15
Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.
Department Profile:
For information on the Department of Chemistry please visit www.chemistry.msstate.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Guides and facilitates faculty and staff in the development and preparation of research proposals contracts subcontracts and agreements to include budgets documentation and interpretation of funding requirements.
2. Analyzes and evaluates contract and grant budgets for correct calculation of expenditure categories such as salaries percent of effort salary adjustment increases fringe benefits indirect costs materials and equipment.
3. Analyzes and evaluates proposals awards contracts and subcontracts for compliance with funding agency federal state and university requirements.
4. Coordinates receipt of awards and contract documentation; maintains proposal and funding records in database systems and prepares scheduled and special reports studies and analyses.
5. Participates and/or assists in special projects and performs associated administrative duties as assigned; may provide functional direction to lower level technicians on assigned work.
6. Serve as the liaison between PI and the Office of Sponsored Projects concerning proposal submission and awards.
7. Maintain current and pending grant and contract information on behalf of faculty and staff within the unit.
8. Performs miscellaneous jobrelated duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Bachelors degree in related discipline.
2. One year experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
No substitutions allowed.
Preferred Qualifications:
Three years experience related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Knowledge of the Uniform Guidance (OMB Circulars) and standard cost accounting.
Knowledge in website design manage development revisions within the Department of Chemistry website.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Ability to analyze budgetary line items for compliance with budget guidelines.
Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Information research skills.
Database management skills.
Organizing and coordinating skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
Spreadsheet database and word processing skills mandatory.
Knowledge of mathematics.
Ability to provide technical advice and information to faculty and staff in area of expertise.
Knowledge of federal state and/or community funding sources and mechanisms.
Records maintenance skills.
Knowledge of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable local state federal and university regulations.
Knowledge of the Uniform Guidance (OMB Circulars) and standard cost accounting.
Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
Attention to detail.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
1. No unusual physical requirements.
2. Requires no heavy lifting and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.
3. Frequent Externally imposed deadlines; set and revised beyond ones control; interruptions influence priorities; difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days; irregular hours may be anticipated; meeting of deadlines and coordination of unrelated activities are key to position.
4. Job frequently requires walking sitting reaching talking hearing handling objects with hands
5. Job requires standing stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling and lifting up to 10 pounds
6. Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically
7. Hearing requirements: Heavy telephone contact requires ability to hear and respond to telephone conversations
Instructions for Applying:
Applicants must apply online at msujobs.msstate and attach a cover letter current resume and the contact information for three professional references.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment programs or activities based on race color ethnicity sex pregnancy religion national origin disability age sexual orientation genetic information status as a U.S. veteran or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance 231 Famous Maroon Band Street P.O. 6044 Mississippi State MS 39839.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
