Unit Grants and Contracts Administrator
Unit Grants and Contracts Administrator
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08-05-2025
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Position Overview
This position will manage and oversee sponsored project activity within a college program or unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying funding opportunities preparing proposals managing budgets and ensuring compliance with requirements for externally funded projects. They will work with the Office of Sponsored Programs ( OSP ) to assess and improve processes and procedures and will serve as a liaison with partner institutions state regional federal and other internal and external departments and organizations. This position will also serve as an expert to faculty and staff acting as a resource for all aspects of sponsored projects. Duties may include: Research funding opportunities develop proposals and collaborate with project leadership to gather necessary information Collect analyze interpret and document required information from sponsored project agreements and amendments including sponsor terms federal regulations deliverables etc. Manage the complete lifecycle of sponsored project from application to reporting ensuring adherence to all grant guidelines and deadlines Develop and monitor sponsored project budgets in collaboration with finance and program staff ensuring accurate financial tracking and reporting Ensure compliance with sponsored project terms and conditions; prepare and submit timely reports to funding agencies and maintain accurate records Develop and provide guidance and training to departmental staff on sponsored project processes policies and procedures Lead and mentor a team of specialists to assist with sponsored project proposals and compliance Other duties as assigned
Required Experience
Three years reviewing sponsored program proposals against submission requirements Supervising the work of others or coordinating projects to accomplish shared goals Independently managing projects that involve multiple stakeholders Interpreting explaining and applying laws regulations and policies including university federal state and/or sponsor regulations Translating technical concepts into simplified language for general audiences Presenting educational content in large group and individual settings Editing and writing business correspondence using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials Using spreadsheet software to compile summarize and analyze financial data Developing recommending and evaluating unit procedures and policies and implementing changes when warranted
This position will manage and oversee sponsored project activity within a college program or unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying funding opportunities preparing proposals managing budgets and ensuring compliance with requirements for externally funded projects. They will work with the Office of Sponsored Programs ( OSP ) to assess and improve processes and procedures and will serve as a liaison with partner institutions state regional federal and other internal and external departments and organizations. This position will also serve as an expert to faculty and staff acting as a resource for all aspects of sponsored projects. Duties may include: Research funding opportunities develop proposals and collaborate with project leadership to gather necessary information Collect analyze interpret and document required information from sponsored project agreements and amendments including sponsor terms federal regulations deliverables etc. Manage the complete lifecycle of sponsored project from application to reporting ensuring adherence to all grant guidelines and deadlines Develop and monitor sponsored project budgets in collaboration with finance and program staff ensuring accurate financial tracking and reporting Ensure compliance with sponsored project terms and conditions; prepare and submit timely reports to funding agencies and maintain accurate records Develop and provide guidance and training to departmental staff on sponsored project processes policies and procedures Lead and mentor a team of specialists to assist with sponsored project proposals and compliance Other duties as assigned
Required Experience
Three years reviewing sponsored program proposals against submission requirements Supervising the work of others or coordinating projects to accomplish shared goals Independently managing projects that involve multiple stakeholders Interpreting explaining and applying laws regulations and policies including university federal state and/or sponsor regulations Translating technical concepts into simplified language for general audiences Presenting educational content in large group and individual settings Editing and writing business correspondence using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials Using spreadsheet software to compile summarize and analyze financial data Developing recommending and evaluating unit procedures and policies and implementing changes when warranted
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Employment Type
Contract
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