OSP Grant and Contract Specialist I - 530970
About The Position
The OSP Grant and Contract Specialist I assists researchers and staff with reviewing and processing sponsored-project proposals and budgets under general supervision. With guidance, the specialist ensures compliance with Federal, State, and Local government regulations for pre-award and/or post-award sponsored-project activities. The role oversees and reviews grant and contract activities prepared by researchers and their administrative teams and resolves standard matters. It reviews and approves proposals and is responsible for timely submission to sponsors. The specialist serves as a liaison between the University and sponsors and may instruct college-level staff on electronic research administration systems and regulatory requirements. The role also assists faculty and staff in analyzing sources of sponsored support, preparing and processing applications and proposals for sponsored funding, and administering pre-award and non-financial post-award contracts and grants.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and two years of business, contract, finance, grant, and/or legal experience, or a master's degree.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
- Customer service orientation and ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Approximately two years of professional work experience.
- Experience preparing and processing grant and/or contract proposals and administering sponsored agreements.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and budget development.
- Proficiency with database applications.
Responsibilities
- Assist researchers and staff with review and processing of sponsored-project proposals and budgets.
- Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local government regulations related to pre-award and/or post-award sponsored-project activities.
- Oversee and review grant and contract activities prepared by researchers and their administrative teams.
- Resolve standard matters related to grant and contract activities.
- Review and approve proposals and ensure timely submission to sponsors.
- Serve as liaison between the University and sponsors.
- May provide instruction to college-level staff on electronic research administration systems and regulatory requirements.
- Assist faculty and staff in analyzing sources of sponsored support.
- Assist in preparing and processing applications and proposals for sponsored funding.
- Assist with pre-award and non-financial post-award administration of contracts and grants.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
