Administrator II Office of Sponsored Program

American Addiction Centers•Winston-Salem, NC

6d•$31 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

The OSP Administrator II is expected to work at either the technical or non-technical competency level indicated for their respective area of either pre-award, post-award, or contracts. This role supports faculty members and department administrators in the various stages of grant and/or contract life cycle. The position requires knowledge and understanding of institutional cost policies and multiple funding agency guidelines, including federal, state, private foundations, and associations, and their application to budgets throughout the grant and/or contract life cycle. A strong understanding of all systems and applications used for data storage and retrieval is necessary, as well as an understanding of the negotiation and documentation process for each stage of the grant and/or contract life cycle. The Administrator will review financial information to ensure compliance with institution and granting agency requirements, providing assistance to stakeholders. Advanced understanding of when to consult with institutional management and/or the Legal Department regarding contract language, financial matters, and post-execution monitoring of agreements is expected. The role requires advanced knowledge to support and guide stakeholders for grants and/or contracts entered into by the institution, with a strong desire to gain additional knowledge and expertise. The Administrator will also fulfill reporting requirements for awarded grants and/or contracts, represent and promote the institution's research activities at meetings, and demonstrate mastery of advanced skills to record, report, review, and reconcile grant budgets and expenditures for compliance. Maintaining positive working relationships with stakeholders and providing support throughout the grants and/or contracts life cycle is crucial. The role also involves assisting with the formulation and implementation of policies and procedures related to grant and contract administration, and performing other related duties.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, Law, Accounting, Finance or related field of study.
Three years of experience in grant accounting, research administration, grant/contract application, review/negotiation, and/or paralegal experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Highly detail oriented and organized with a focus on teamwork, creating usable and accessible administrative tools
Advanced ability to use all technologies related to grants and contracts management
Ability to manage multiple priorities/deadlines
Skilled knowledge of WFBMC/Non-Profit Organization research administration and financial processes and systems
Advanced comprehension, interpretation skills and application of laws, regulations, and policies
Excellent negotiation skills, and composition and analysis of business contract terms and language
Exceptional desire to manage a larger caseload and is an excellent self-starter and problem solver
Exceptional interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to work effectively with a large and diverse constituency, including senior leadership, faculty, support staff, granting agencies, and vendors

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or Juris Doctor (JD) preferred.
Certified Research Administrator (CRA) as granted by the Research Administrators Certification Council preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports faculty members and department administrators in the various stages of grant and/or contract life cycle.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of institutional cost policies and multiple funding agency guidelines including federal, state, private foundations, and associations and the application of these policies to budgets for the various stages of the grant and/or contract life cycle is required.
Demonstrates understanding of all systems and applications utilized for storage and retrieval of data.
Understands the negotiation and documentation process related to each stage of the grant and/or contract life cycle.
Reviews financial information to ensure compliance with institution and granting agency requirements to provide assistance to stakeholders involved in the various stages of the grant and/or contract life cycle
Demonstrates advanced understanding of appropriateness of consultation with institutional management and/or Legal Department related to contract language, financial, and post-execution monitoring of agreements.
Possesses advanced knowledge to provide support and guidance to stakeholders for grants and/or contracts entered into by the institution. At this level, it is required that the OSP Administrator IV possess an advanced understanding of concepts and principles of contracts and grants, with a strong desire and motivation to gain additional knowledge and expertise.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge and understanding to fulfill reporting requirements of grants and/or contracts awarded.
Represents and promotes the institution's research activities at meetings.
Demonstrates mastery of advanced skills to record, report, review, and reconcile grant budgets and expenditures to ensure compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements and policies. Demonstrate understanding of all systems and applications utilized for storage and retrieval of data.
Maintains a positive working relationship with stakeholders and provide needed support during the grants and/or contracts life cycle.
Demonstrates mastery of advanced knowledge needed to assist and support the formulation and implementation of policies and procedures relating to the administration of grants and/or contracts.
Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program