Post Award Grant & Contract Administrator

Rochester Institute of Technology • Rochester, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Supports externally sponsored programs through grants management and support. Facilitates negotiation and acceptance of grant and contract terms Requests the creation of grant accounts and disseminating award information to principal investigators and administrative liaisons Coordinates award data entry into the Sponsored Research Database, including initiating reports and analyses of funding. Creates and maintains project award documentation Collaborates to determine appropriate benchmarks to ensure effective project management, including coordinating project meetings Responds to requests for information from staff, the RIT community, and external sponsors. Coordinates and prepares reports for external sponsors Develops and conducts educational seminars and workshops for RIT faculty and staff on topics related to administration of sponsored projects Other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of state and federal grant/sponsorship laws and regulations and RIT policies and procedures Knowledge of financial, procurement, human resources, and compliance policies and procedures related to sponsored projects Skill in contract management and negotiation Skill in effective communication and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders regarding complex or technical topics Ability to analyze and apply sponsor rules, award terms, and compliance standards in real-world applications Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information with discretion and uphold ethical standards of grant funds Minimum Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in related field 4 years of relevant experience Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered Job Level Overview Specialized Contributor Level 2 - A fully functional role requiring established knowledge of the profession or field of work. Responsible for completing substantive assignments and projects. Problems are varied and non-routine, and resolution requires exercising judgment, analysis, advisement, creativity, and understanding broader sets of issues. May provide assistance to entry level staff. Additional Details This position is eligible to be hired at level I or II based on experience and qualifications. Post Award Grant & Contract Administrator I Minimum Qualifications: Some experience with state and federal grant/sponsorship laws and regulations and/or RIT policies and procedures Working knowledge of finance, procurement, and compliance policies and procedures related to sponsored projects Salary Range: $62,353 - $87,200 Post Award Grant & Contract Administrator II Minimum Qualifications: 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of experience in a regulated industry may be considered Preferred Experience: Master's degree and experience with NYS grant and contract negotiation, execution and reimbursement is desired.

Requirements

• Knowledge of state and federal grant/sponsorship laws and regulations and RIT policies and procedures
• Knowledge of financial, procurement, human resources, and compliance policies and procedures related to sponsored projects
• Skill in contract management and negotiation
• Skill in effective communication and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders regarding complex or technical topics
• Ability to analyze and apply sponsor rules, award terms, and compliance standards in real-world applications
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information with discretion and uphold ethical standards of grant funds
• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 4 years of relevant experience
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered
• Some experience with state and federal grant/sponsorship laws and regulations and/or RIT policies and procedures
• Working knowledge of finance, procurement, and compliance policies and procedures related to sponsored projects
• 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of experience in a regulated industry may be considered

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree and experience with NYS grant and contract negotiation, execution and reimbursement is desired.

Responsibilities

• Supports externally sponsored programs through grants management and support.
• Facilitates negotiation and acceptance of grant and contract terms
• Requests the creation of grant accounts and disseminating award information to principal investigators and administrative liaisons
• Coordinates award data entry into the Sponsored Research Database, including initiating reports and analyses of funding.
• Creates and maintains project award documentation
• Collaborates to determine appropriate benchmarks to ensure effective project management, including coordinating project meetings
• Responds to requests for information from staff, the RIT community, and external sponsors.
• Coordinates and prepares reports for external sponsors
• Develops and conducts educational seminars and workshops for RIT faculty and staff on topics related to administration of sponsored projects
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees