Grant Administrator DISC Office-Pre Award
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Brandeis University is delighted to announce a career opportunity for a Grant Administrator DISC Office PreAward in the Office of Research Administration. If you are looking for an opportunity to work at a beautiful university campus with lots of perks including free parking and access to a topoftheline athletic facility look no further! At Brandeis we offer competitive benefits and a compensation package which includes medical dental and life insurance. If you hope to advance your career through educational opportunities Brandeis offers tuition benefits for employees dependents and spouses.Our 403b retirement savings plan includes a generous match.
The Grant Administrator DISC PreAward supports departmental and institutional efforts in securing external funding for research training and creative activities. Rooted in an understanding of federal regulations governing sponsored projects other sponsor requirements and institutional compliance requirements the Grant Administrator serves as a primary liaison between principal investigators (PIs) and the institutional PreAward Services team. Under minimal oversight they provide expert guidance and act as a trusted advisor to PIs throughout the proposal development process ensuring all submissions comply with sponsor guidelines and institutional policies. This position also collaborates closely with other key institutional offices including the PreAward Services Team the DISC PostAward Team and Faculty Affairs to maintain the offices reputation for providing exceptional partnership to our research community in grants management and to promote Brandeis Universitys core mission as a research institution.
Responsibilities:
PreAward Proposal Development
Supports a portfolio of sponsored projects proposals and ensures a highquality product is delivered to the PreAward Services team for review and submission including assisting in the development preparation finalization and submission of the proposals.
Obtains and reviews sponsor guidelines for all proposals; advises the PI on administrative requirements in preparing proposal submissions. Coordinates and reviews certain proposal elements (biosketches and facilities & resources) for consistency accuracy and completeness. Reviews proposals for consistency with sponsor guidelines on format compliance with the FOA font size and page limits narrative etc.
Works closely with the PI to develop budgets and budget justification ensuring accuracy. Reviews budgets for consistency with sponsor requirements; monitors for compliance with agency and University guidelines; verifies all financial information including institutional salaries fringe indirect rates etc. for the project.
Ensures all applications meet sponsor and institutional guidelines and deadlines including management of the JustInTime process.
Confers with PI and preaward support staff at collaborating institutions to secure necessary subawards documents for proposals.
Monitors and facilitates the proposal routing process in compliance with university procedures.
Program Support
Continues to develop indepth and expansive knowledge of external sponsor regulations and requirements and stays fully abreast of all proposed changes in federal and state regulations and laws affecting sponsored programs including the Federal Acquisition Regulations the Code of Federal Regulations and state and institutional policies and reporting requirements to ensure continued compliance.
May contribute to the development of institutional policies and operational/administrative procedures in relevant areas and may provide guidance regarding the interpretation of regulations laws and policies to the research community.
Builds effective relationships with key Brandeis stakeholders with tact and diplomacy.
Supports the team by sharing knowledge on the grant administration process internal procedures and best practices.
All other duties as assigned.
Education & Work Experience:
Bachelors Degree required advanced degree preferred (MA/MS/JD/MBA/PhD).
13 years workrelated experience.
Additional Requirements:
Experience in a university setting and familiarity with the research administration function including sponsored projects administration and policy or a related field involving regulatory work and application preparation (i.e. banking science etc..
Understanding of Federal funding agencies and regulatory bodies and experience in developing approaches to emerging administrative and compliance requirements.
Ability to manage ambiguity and be able to juggle and prioritize multiple timesensitive demands in a rapidly changing organization and environment.
A collaborative and inclusive professional style ability to build strategic relationships with staff at all levels excellent organizational and communication skills (written verbal listening) ability to make strategic connections and utmost respect for discretion confidentiality and professionalism.
Ability and inclination to anticipate future opportunities and consequences.
Resonance with the mission and goals of the Offices priorities.
Legal regulatory scientific or social science background helpful.
Familiarity with research administration and compliance concepts and business processes as well as knowledge of a university setting including academic and central administrative functions.
Expected to be a part of diverse teams requiring a high degree of collaboration and inspiring confidence with team members.
Commitment toDiversity Equity and Inclusion
Diversity equity and inclusion are important values at Brandeis todayand always have been forthey are rooted in our founding as an institution.These valuesserve as a reminder for selfreflection and a continuous call to grow for us asBrandeisans. Founded as amodel institution forethnic and religious pluralism Brandeis University welcomes students faculty and staff ofall nationalitiesreligions and orientations. Moreover social justice is central to the mission of Brandeis which endeavors to foster a just and inclusive campus culture that embraces theevolvingdiversityof our larger society. Read more online about our Mission andDiversityStatements at Brandeis Mission andDiversityStatements.
If you are interested in a role and have relevant experience but your work history does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we nevertheless encourage you to apply.
Closing Statement
Brandeis University is committed to providing its students faculty and staff with an environment conducive to learning and working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ancestry national origin ethnicity caste sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity/expression including transgender identity religion disability age genetics active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or Massachusetts law.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
