Pre-Award Senior Specialist, Temp, Part Time

Kennesaw State University • Kennesaw, GA

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About The Position

The Pre-Award Senior Specialist at Kennesaw State University is responsible for managing and overseeing proposal review, grant award, and contract intake processes. This part-time, temporary role involves building and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, analyzing policies related to research administration, and disseminating relevant information across the campus. The specialist will guide faculty through the proposal development process and ensure compliance with various regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Three (3) years of experience in a sponsored programs office aiding in proposal review, submission, and management of externally sponsored activity and/or research development within a university, non-profit institutions or academic medical center setting
• Experience with applying and interpreting Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200, federal agency specific regulations, and non-federal sponsor guidelines

Nice To Haves

• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Certified Pre-award Research Administration (CPRA)
• Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• Experience with Cayuse or electronic grants management systems
• Experience using electronic systems, including FastLane/Research.gov, Assist, and grants.gov to submit grant/contract proposals
• Experience using project management software to organize workflow

Responsibilities

• Advises on and contributes to applicable policies and procedures for proposal review and submission, award intake, and other pre-award related areas
• Develops and provides detailed proposal checklists, templates, and timelines to manage workflows and help guide faculty and their staff through the proposal development process
• Reviews federal, state, local, nonprofit, and industry grant and contract applications
• Provides guidance throughout the budget development process ensuring compliance and accuracy prior to proposal submission
• Obtains and/or provides institutional components of proposals and performs administrative validation on all proposal elements
• Prepares proposals for submission to sponsors using electronic submission portals, including Cayuse, FastLane/Research.gov, Assist, and grants.gov
• Manages routing process in Cayuse or other electronic grants management system
• Facilitates Just-In-Time and other pre-award actions requiring institutional authorized review
• Intakes awards and prepares internal documentation for hand off to other Sponsored Programs Administration units
• Interacts regularly with and provides high quality customer service to faculty and other staff throughout the proposal development and submission process
• Assists with team and faculty training
• Aids in electronic system management and updating for both internal and sponsor systems
• Serves as primary intermediary with all pertinent sponsors, faculty, staff and campus entities
• Ensures adherence to quality standards, all policies, and award regulations

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees