Grants & Financial CoordinatorSpecialist

Job Description:

The Department of Molecular Biology Cell Biology and Biochemistry (MCB) is seeking a Grants and Financial Coordinator or Grants and Financial Specialist. Applicant qualifications will determine the grade to be filled.

Grant & Financial Coordinator (Grade 8):

The Grants and Financial Coordinator provides administrative pre/post award and financial services to the Department Manager Chair Graduate Students Postdocs Research Track Faculty and Tenure Track Faculty who are Principal Investigators (PIs). Assists in the preparation and review of all grant proposals for department submissions using Huron Research Suite (HRS) grant management system and sponsor submission portals. Coordinates the submission of new and continuing grant proposals. Coordinates sponsored research funding by reviewing awards ensuring compliance with award terms and conditions providing guidance regarding sponsored project issues budget management expenditure review financial reporting and participation in training. Also monitors department related finances reconciles accounts in accordance with federal and nonfederal guidelines for the PIs Chair and Department Manager. Effectively communicates award and financial policies to students faculty and staff. Uses Workday Financials to assist Department and Finance Manager in administering/approving payroll costing salary reallocations effort certifications summer salary cost shares cost transfers journal entries financial reporting subcontract requisitions and expense approvals in role as cost center position handles confidential information and is expected to maintain and secure privacy.

Job Qualifications:
Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• A degree in Accounting Finance Public Health Biology Health Science Science Engineering or Math field is preferred.

Job Competencies

• Strong organizational administrative and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs (Word Excel PowerPoint) Web based programs and tools Gmail and related Google applications FileMaker Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Excellent math skills
• Flexible service-oriented and resourceful
• Effective communication skills both oral and written to elicit and communicate information to analyze data and to prepare /present clear informative and concise materials
• File management skills
• Willingness and interest to continue learning
• Ability to work under pressure in a deadline-oriented environment

Grants & Financial Specialist (Grade 9):

The Grants and Financial Specialist independently manages all matters pertaining to grants administration both financial and administrative and has financial oversight and administrative responsibility for the sponsored projects. This position provides high-level comprehensive pre- and post- award management subcontract administration and financial analysis. This position is the administrative liaison between the Division/Department OSP collaborating institutions sponsoring agencies and principal investigators (PIs). The incumbent has a broad scope of responsibilities and is knowledgeable of research administration including financial matters.

Job Qualifications:
Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree with two (2) to four (4) years of experience in research administration or accounting/financial/budgeting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A degree in Accounting Finance Public Health Science Engineering or Math field is preferred.
• Experience with proposal preparation with federal and non-federal grants and using the Huron Research Suite (HRS) grants management (or similar) system.
• Familiarity with eRA Commons NSF Fastlane and/or preferred.
• Higher-Education or non-profit work experience is advantageous.

Job Competencies

• Excellent financial analytical ability
• Willingness and interest in assuming increasing levels of responsibilities networking leadership and training opportunities
• Highly proficient in Excel applications (data manipulations); MS Excel and Google Docs preferred
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) to elicit and disperse information; to present information (including data) and communications in a clear and concise manner
• Strong organizational administrative time management and critical thinking skills
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced multi-faceted work environment
• Flexible service-oriented and resourceful
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a multi-tasking environment while maintaining careful attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION CHECK REQUIRED.

Note: This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship from Brown University

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