CSSN Grants and Financial Specialist

The Grants and Financial Specialist manages pre/post award, grant administration and financial services to the Principal Investigators (PIs) on the externally sponsored project titled the “Climate Social Science Network.” Assists in the preparation and review of all grant proposals for all CSSN submissions using Info Ed/Huron grant management system and sponsor submission portals. Manages the submission of new and continuing grant proposals, and review of subgrant proposals submitted in response to CSSN RFPs.

Manages sponsored research funding by reviewing subawards, ensuring compliance with award terms and conditions, providing guidance regarding sponsored project issues, budget management, expenditure review, financial reporting, and participation in training. Also, CSSN-related finances, reconciles accounts in accordance with federal and nonfederal guidelines for the PIs. Effectively communicates award and financial policies to PIs. Uses Workday Financials to assist manager in administering/approving payroll costing, salary reallocations, effort certifications, summer salary, cost shares, cost transfers, journal entries, financial reporting, subcontract requisitions and expense approvals in role as cost center manager.

This position handles confidential information and is expected to maintain and secure privacy.

This is a full-time, grant-funded, fixed-term position with an expected end date of June 30, 2027 with the possibility of renewal depending on funding source.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, and 2-4 years of related experience. A degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Health, Biology, Health Science, Science, Engineering or Math field is preferred.
• Experience with proposal preparation with federal and non-federal grants and using the Info Ed/Huron grants management (or similar) system
• Higher-Education or non-profit work experience preferred
• Excellent financial analytical ability.
• Willingness and interest in assuming increasing levels of responsibilities, networking, leadership, and training opportunities.
• Highly proficient in Excel applications (data manipulations); MS Excel and Google Docs preferred
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) to elicit and disperse information; to present information (including data) and communications in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong organizational, administrative, time management and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, multi-faceted work environment.
• Flexible, service-oriented and resourceful.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a multi-tasking environment while maintaining careful attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Background check: criminal and education verification.