Grant Administrator Hyrbid (R26-54)

RF for SUNY at the University at Albany•Albany, NY

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Foundation for SUNY at the University at Albany is a private, nonprofit, educational corporation that provides essential sponsored program administration and innovation support services to SUNY faculty and students. Working at the SUNY Research Foundation for the University at Albany, you will be part of a team that provides essential services to the University as it moves to the front ranks of American higher education, supporting the advancement of education, research and discovery. The University at Albany is a nationally recognized research university with outstanding faculty, researchers and staff, offering challenging, exciting and rewarding careers to those who seek opportunities to grow and excel. The University at Albany is at the forefront of innovation and exploration in a wide range of research areas, from the health sciences and engineering to the humanities and fine arts. UAlbany has been recognized as a Carnegie R1 research institution - one of the elite "very high research activity" doctoral universities as ranked by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field
Two years of experience in a relevant professional position
Ability to interpret and apply regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with exceptional customer service skills.
Ability to work independently with a high degree of reliability, accuracy, and consistency to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with varying degrees of pressure.
Applicants must also address their abilities to work with a culturally diverse population.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in research administration, contract administration, or in a higher education environment.

Responsibilities

Responsible for accurate and timely review of all expenditure requests to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, sponsor, UAlbany and Research Foundation regulations.
Review supporting materials for all new and renewed grants and contracts for financial terms and conditions.
Communicate regularly with Project Directors, project administrative staff, and sponsored funds staff regarding the financial status of projects, grants, and contracts.
Achieve and maintain proficiency in the most current versions of federal regulations pertaining to the administration of grants and contracts. This includes, but is not limited to Uniform Guidance and Research Foundation standard operating procedures and regulations.
Coordinate the closeout process of all grants and contracts within the assigned portfolio.
Responsible for sub recipient monitoring and payment.
Monitor and reconcile project-related bank accounts.