Specialist - Research/Sponsored Programs

MTSU Jobs • Murfreesboro, TN

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About The Position

Provide direct support to university personnel to find, apply for, and manage external grants and contracts for research and sponsored programs. Identify potential funding opportunities with federal, state, and private funders and disseminate information to the university community. Provide direct support and oversight to applicants during proposal preparation to ensure applications for funding are complete, competitive and in compliance with funder and University requirements. Submit proposals on behalf of the University. Review and approve all financial transactions requested on each assigned award in order to assure allowability, allocability, and reasonableness. Conduct periodic comprehensive desk review/audit of each assigned award to ensure proper and effective administration, including fiscal stewardship and policy compliance, pursuant to funded statement of work, funded budget, award terms & conditions, policies, procedures, and guidelines of the sponsors and the University. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree with one (1) year of experience in grant writing, research administration, development, public relations, customer service/support, or other related field.
• Bachelor’s Degree with four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in grant writing, research administration, development, public relations, customer service/support, or other related field.
• Cover Letter & Resume

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in higher education administration preferred.
• Certified Research Administrator certification preferred.
• Experience with subawards

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to university personnel to find, apply for, and manage external grants and contracts for research and sponsored programs.
• Identify potential funding opportunities with federal, state, and private funders and disseminate information to the university community.
• Provide direct support and oversight to applicants during proposal preparation to ensure applications for funding are complete, competitive and in compliance with funder and University requirements.
• Submit proposals on behalf of the University.
• Review and approve all financial transactions requested on each assigned award in order to assure allowability, allocability, and reasonableness.
• Conduct periodic comprehensive desk review/audit of each assigned award to ensure proper and effective administration, including fiscal stewardship and policy compliance, pursuant to funded statement of work, funded budget, award terms & conditions, policies, procedures, and guidelines of the sponsors and the University.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees