About The Position

The Grants & Contracts Specialist III assists faculty members and principal investigators with preparing and submitting research proposals to sponsoring agencies. The position also supports planning, coordination, and monitoring of research activities and departmental procedures designed to comply with regulations applicable to research grants and contracts. The role prepares financial and effort reports, monitors submitted Time and Effort reports, reviews proposed budget changes, and evaluates completed applications and contracts for accuracy, completeness, and compliance. It also supervises and trains Grants and Contracts Specialist I and II employees and support staff, compiles departmental financial and staff reports, and adheres to departmental internal controls. The position is part-time and remote. The salary is listed as $32,614.81 at part-time, with compensation commensurate with experience.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
  • Three years of related experience.

Responsibilities

  • Assist faculty members and principal investigators in preparing and submitting research proposals to sponsoring agencies.
  • Assist in planning, coordinating, and monitoring research activities and departmental procedures for compliance with regulations relating to research grants and contracts.
  • Prepare consolidated monthly reports for department investigators, reflecting expenses by category and project.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly reports comparing Time and Effort entries, budgeted effort, and salary funding sources.
  • Monitor submitted Time and Effort reports and notify the PI and Administrator of potential conflicts.
  • Review and recommend proposed budget changes to determine whether they are permissible under grant or contract terms.
  • Supervise and train Grants and Contracts Specialist I and II employees and support staff.
  • Review completed applications and contracts for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with University and funding-agency requirements.
  • Compile departmental financial and staff reports for grants and contracts.
  • Adhere to departmental internal controls.
  • Perform related duties as required.
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