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rGrants and Contracts Specialist II, CALS

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rPosting Number: SP004707P

rDivision/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

rDepartment: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

rLocation: Moscow, Off Campus Location - May be eligible for remote work within the US

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rPosting Context Statement:

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rrPosition Overview:

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This position manages the administration of externally sponsored projects such as grants and contracts at the college, program or unit level, ensuring compliance with university policies, sponsor requirements and applicable regulations. The successful candidate will play a key role in facilitating successful program management within a unit or area. This position will work with the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) to review and process all pre and post award functions including assigned agreements, modifications and requests for sponsor prior approval, with a focus on moderate- to high-risk project types.

Duties may include:

• Collect, analyze, interpret and document required information from sponsored project agreements and amendments
• Collaborate with faculty, researchers and/or staff to develop, review and submit sponsored project proposals
• Monitor project budgets, expenditures and financial reports to ensure compliance with sponsor and university guidelines
• Work closely with Principal Investigators (PI) and Co-PIs to address any sponsored project related issues
• Facilitate the timely and accurate closeout of sponsored projects
• Provide guidance and training to faculty and staff sponsored project policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

rrRequired Experience:

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• Three years performing administrative or office support functions
• Composing, proofing and editing a variety of business documents, using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials
• Using computer software and applications for word processing, spreadsheets, email and internet research
• Interpreting, explaining and applying laws, regulations, and policies, including university, federal, state and/or sponsor regulations
• Independently managing projects that involve multiple stakeholders

rrRequired Education:

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• High School Diploma or equivalent

rrRequired Other:

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• None

rrAdditional Preferred:

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• Bachelors Degree
• Certified Research Administrator or Certified Financial Research Administrator
• Three years of experience in a sponsored programs-related support position either pre- or post-award, doing work related to compliance with the regulatory principles that govern sponsored funding, preferably at an institution of higher education, non-profit or federal entity
• Experience serving as a liaison between internal and external entities and individuals to coordinate activities and resolve issues
• Experience with pre- or post-award sponsored projects from multiple sponsoring agencies or multiple agreement types (such as National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health and a subaward or contract)
• Experience working in a customer service-oriented team environment to accomplish shared goals
• Experience using finance or human resource modules in the Banner information system
• Experience applying multiple regulatory policies to advance a decision or process
• Knowledge of or experience with 2 CFR part 200

rrPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions:

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• None

rrDegree Requirement:

rListed degree qualification is required at time of h ire

rrFLSA Status: Non-Exempt

rEmployee Category: Classified

rPay Range: \$26.50 per hour or higher depending on education and experience

rType of Appointment: _of_Appointment

rFTE:

1.0

rFull Time/Part Time: Full Time

rFunding:

rA visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No

rPosting Date: 01/08/2025

rClosing Date:

rOpen Until Filled: Yes

rSpecial Instructions to Applicants:

Applications received by January 22, 2024, will receive first consideration.

IMPORTANT: To be considered, your \"Letter of Qualification\" must address EACH of the minimum qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification.

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