Position Summary
The grant specialist is responsible for administering the postaward process at Morehouse College ensuring that agencyrequired reports are submitted in a timely manner and coordinating the closeout of federal grants to the college.. Additional duties include facilitating the issuance and monitoring of subawards providing grant administration training for faculty and staff assisting with internal and external audits of grants and other sponsored programs and ensuring the integrity of internal grants controls. The individual who occupies this role will represent Morehouse in grantrelated matters with outside funding sources administer database management activities concerning Morehouse grants and contracts activity assist with the preparation of reports and collaborate with other Morehouse College offices to manage and administer federal grants.
Physical Demands
This is an inperson position and the grant specialist will be expected to report to the office during normal business hours. Additionally the successful candidate must be able to walk across the campus sit and stand for extended periods of time and posses a level of dexterity of hands and fingers needed to operate a computer keyboard. They must also be able to read small font on printed on digital media and lift up to 50 lb. Occasionally the grant specialist may need to work outside of business hours to meet critical deadlines.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree 2 years of related experience Knowledge of and experience in obtaining grants/contracts from federal/state/private agencies Knowledge of Uniform Guidance Working knowledge of MS Office Suite Adobe Acrobat Google Forms Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a college or nonprofit setting Research Administrator Certification CRA
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority