OSP Grant and Contract Specialist II - 530975
About The Position
The OSP Grant and Contract Specialist II assists researchers and staff with reviewing and processing sponsored project proposals and budgets under moderate supervision. The role ensures compliance with Federal, State, and Local government regulations for pre-award and/or post-award sponsored project activities. It provides oversight and review of grant and contract activities prepared by researchers and their administrative teams and resolves moderately complex matters. The specialist reviews and approves proposals and is responsible for timely submission to sponsors. The role may provide training to OSP and college-level staff on electronic research administration systems and regulatory requirements, and serves as a liaison between the University and sponsors. The position also assists faculty and staff in analyzing sources of sponsored support and in preparing and processing applications and proposals for sponsored funding. It supports pre-award and non-financial post-award administration of contracts and grants.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and four years of grant and/or contract administration experience, or a master's degree and two years of grant and/or contract administration experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
- Customer service orientation and ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Three to five years of experience preparing and processing grant and/or contract proposals and administering sponsored agreements.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and budget development.
- Proficiency with database applications.
- Certified Research Administrator (CRA).
Responsibilities
- Assist researchers and staff with reviewing and processing sponsored project proposals and budgets.
- Ensure compliance with 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 moderately complex grant and contract matters.
- Review and approve proposals and ensure timely submission to sponsors.
- May train OSP and college-level staff on electronic research administration systems and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as liaison between the University and sponsors.
- Assist faculty and staff in analyzing sources of sponsored support.
- Prepare and process applications and proposals for sponsored funding.
- Support 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
Mid Level
