Grant Specialist II or III

San Diego State University Research Foundation • San Diego, CA

93d • $5,720 - $6,333

About The Position

The Grant Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting the advancement of the research mission of Research Foundation and San Diego State University. Using specialized experience in research administration, you will support faculty research activities to ensure funding agency and university requirements are met, directly impacting SDSU’s reputation as a leading research institution. As a Grant Specialist, you will join a team of professionals who are aligned with the Research Foundation’s mission to support and advance research. You will play a key role in the administration, compliance and fiscal management of sponsored programs, campus and community programs, gift funds and other research support funds. Grant Specialists serve as a primary point of contact for faculty and work directly with them throughout the life of an award providing guidance on administrative processes such as hiring personnel, purchasing supplies, projecting costs, interpreting complex policies and regulations, and securing sponsor agency approvals for grant related actions. The work you do to support the management of grants and contracts provides faculty with time needed to focus on the research activities that will continue to advance the institution’s research mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of progressive responsibility in a university, research or non-profit organization or related field.
• For Grant Specialist II: One year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in post award research administration or related field.
• For Grant Specialist III: Four years related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in research administration with a focus on post award activities.
• Knowledge and understanding of governmental accounting principles, federal regulations, and sponsor agency policies.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills with the ability to create complex calculations across multiple funding sources.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate complex policy and financial information.
• Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Ellucian Banner, Etrieve, or other related electronic systems.
• Experience working with SDSU Research Foundation and SDSU policies and procedures.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field.
• Familiarity with pre-award research administration.

Responsibilities

• Support faculty research activities to ensure funding agency and university requirements are met.
• Administer, manage compliance and fiscal management of sponsored programs, campus and community programs, gift funds and other research support funds.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for faculty throughout the life of an award.
• Provide guidance on administrative processes such as hiring personnel, purchasing supplies, projecting costs, interpreting complex policies and regulations, and securing sponsor agency approvals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life and disability insurance plans.
• Generous employer contributed 403b retirement plan with 200% match on the first 5% of contributions.
• Vacation and sick leave accruals.
• 14 paid holidays and 1 annual personal holiday.
• Hybrid in-office/telework arrangements.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access to campus amenities, including Love Library, Aztec Lanes bowling alley, and various coffee shops and eateries.
• Discounted Aztec Recreation Center gym membership and SDSU events.
• Wellness workshops.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree