Support Specialist II, Grants

Florida Gulf Coast University•Lexington, MA

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About The Position

The Support Specialist II, Grants provides advanced administrative support within The Water School for administrative, budget, and operations activities related to grants. Functions as a resource for faculty and staff, and facilitates seamless processes to ensure adherence to deadlines and requirements. Provides oversight and monitoring of grant awards, and assists with the execution of grant related work in compliance with award terms. FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We value employees who successfully work with others and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive action. If you thrive in an environment of innovation, accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home here.

Requirements

High school diploma and six years of full-time experience related to the job functions.
Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in a related field.
Experience working in higher education.

Responsibilities

Oversees award activities for assigned portfolio of grants and contracts within The Water School.
Collaborates with faculty and staff to create and fulfill schedules for deliverables. Partners with Principal Investigators to meet deadlines and complete required submissions.
Assists in the administrative oversight of award budgets, record keeping, and report completion.
Works closely with the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs to ensure compliance, to troubleshoot issues related to grants and contracts, and to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
Completes transfer requests, reconciles expenditure transactions, maintains internal accounting records, and other transactional duties related to award administration.
Fulfills purchasing requirements, enters information into university systems, receives purchase orders, and reconciles purchases. Reviews and monitors purchases to ensure compliance with grant regulations.
Provides transactional maintenance of funds and accounts.
Serves as a liaison between faculty, staff, and sponsors to advise on the preparation/submission of reports and data and review of documentation for compliance with University and award guidelines.
Composes and prepares written documents and correspondence, including memos, letters, presentations, and spreadsheets.
Establishes and maintains systems for administration of records for the area, including electronic files, records, and databases.
Provides administrative support for the hiring of OPS and student employees to assist with post award work and projects.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.