Award Administrator, Office of Sponsored Programs
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Job Location:
Boca Raton, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Position Summary:
Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Award Administrator Office of Sponsored Programs - Boca Raton FL.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Award Administrator reports to the Associate Director of Award Services in the Office of Sponsored Programs. Serves as a member of the Award Services team.
Oversees a portfolio of awards for specific assigned units/colleges.
Facilitates the award review process and confirms the award information including budget and Scope of Work with the Principal Investigator and departmental research administrator prior to account set-up.
Coordinates with the Contract Services team in the review and execution of contract awards to the University and the issuing of subawards.
Conducts the initial compliance review of all New Continuing and Supplemental awards prior to award set-up and works with appropriate units in obtaining compliance approvals i.e. Research Integrity Export Control office.
Prepares the post-award worksheet (summary) for incoming funding and enters award information into FAUs research administration system - Novelution.
Assists faculty with the submission of technical reports to the sponsor when the sponsor requires the approval and submission by the Office of Sponsored Programs.
Serves as liaison between faculty (principal investigators) and sponsor when requesting approvals by the sponsor for changes to sponsored projects.
Provides guidance to Principal Investigators and Project Directors in the management of the sponsored project. Works with faculty in the submission of requests to the sponsor that require prior approvals i.e. requests for no-cost extension requests for changes to the budget or Scope of Work change in key personnel etc.
Resolves routine and non-routine issues including complex situations as they arise or recommends solutions. Must have the ability to seek resolution through various resources and provide proper guidance.
Applies in-depth understanding of federal regulations for sponsored awards including grants contracts and cooperative agreements.
Utilizes knowledge to stay abreast of changes to federal regulations sponsor rules and university policies.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Masters degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization andtwo years of research administration experience; or a bachelors degree from an accredited
institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of grant or research
administration experience required.
Experience working at a university or college managing sponsored awards (grants and
contracts) required.
Salary:
$40.00 per hour.College or Department:
DOR: Sponsored Programs Award ServicesLocation:
Boca RatonWork Days and Hours:
Monday - Friday Part time between the hours of 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. working 25 - 30 hours per week.Application Deadline:
Special Instructions to Applicant:
This position involves research or research related support.Temporary positions are not established positions and are paid from OPS funds. Temporary positions are usually not eligible for benefits and retirement; however they may be eligible for health insurance coverage depending on the average hours worked per week. They provide full-time or part-time employment in an exempt or non-exempt employment situation based on job duties and salary in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Temporary positions do not have layoff rights and may be terminated without prior notice. Applicants hired into Temporary positions may apply for a regular appointment should a vacancy become available.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation if applicable sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II) motor vehicle check credit check reference checks alcohol and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at or send an email at To contact Human Resources please call . For communication assistance call 7-1-1.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Office Manager Experience
- Microsoft Office
- Data Entry
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- QuickBooks
- Office Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Filing
- Administrative Experience
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- Bookkeeping
About Company
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