Senior Grants Specialist

Job Responsibilities:

1. Provide pre award support to faculty across the department including completing all non scientific portions of grant applications Lead budget development nbsp; Gather required documents from collaborators and subcontractor organizations as needed nbsp; Enter grant into Research Navigator and work with the department and Sponsored Programs Administration to ensure the grant is submitted by the funder due date  nbsp;
2. Proactively communicate application process and deadlines to Principal Investigators
3. Assist with gathering and compiling documents for Just In Time requests
4. Submit advance accounts and advance continuation forms
5. Assist with award setup including re budgeting gathering revised subcontract material reviewing notice of award with PI Program Manager and Finance analyst providing salary allocation information to outside divisions/sections/departments setting up consulting agreements with Contracts ensuring subawards are executed
6. Work with PIs to prepare and submit RPPRs in eRA commons and Research Navigator including budgeting and gathering subcontract materials
7. Prepare and submit Research Navigator records and continuation records for non federal grants and No Cost Extensions
8. Provide support with post award including prior approvals re budgets subcontract follow up and carryover requests
9. Assist in maintaining biosketches and other support
10. Serve as a resource to the research community related to sponsor requirements as well as institutional and departmental grants policy
11. Provide peer mentorship to new grant specialists
12. Provide trainings to new team members as needed
13. Perform other duties as assigned nbsp;

Additional Position Specific Responsibilities:

Bachelors degree in Business Health Administration or a related discipline and a minimum of three to five years relevant combination of education and experience; Experience working in a team oriented environment with ability to take initiative and work independently; Proven ability to meet deadlines and produce high quality products; Related experience in an academic research administration environment strongly preferred Thorough knowledge of pre and post award grants administration; Understands federal state and local policies governing sponsored research; Basic knowledge of accounting budgeting and finance Excellent verbal and written communication skills ability to support and work with a diverse group of faculty and staff and interpersonal and problem solving skills required; Ability to implement and interpret policies and procedures and communicate sensitive information verbally and in writing to a diverse population; Ability to assess situations and provide solutions to mitigate problems or issues during grants submission process; Demonstrated ability to work independently