Grants Specialist - UBA​/College of Social Work

Job Title:

Grants Specialist - UBA/College of Social Work

Location:

Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

Department:
University Business Administrators - College of Social Work

• Coordinates, organizes, tracks, and monitors contract & grant post-award funding activities. Advises and assists assigned faculty, centers and institutes, and staff in regard to these post-award activities.
  • Activities include but are not limited to identification and resolution of compliance and funding issues; proper spend based on grant specifications, budget amendments, re-budgets, preparation of financial reports preparation of financial reports; tracking of salary commitments; coordinating project close-outs;
    Contracts & Grants (C&G) document organization and storage; and C&G related procurement and travel functions.
• Position is responsible for scheduling regular meetings with Principal Investigators (PI) to discuss their funded projects and other C&G related commitments. Assist with FACET related questions for C&G.
• Advises and assists assigned faculty, centers and institutes, and staff in pre-award activities.
  • Activities include but are not limited to review of terms for compliance concerns; budget, transmittal, and cost share preparation; uploading proposal documents; proposal document tracking organization and storage; and serving as a liaison between the College, funding agencies, Research Foundation, Sponsored Research, and other relevant organizations.
• Serves as staff on the CSW Research Committee. Prepares monthly reconciliation documents for distribution to assigned PIs. Communicates awards, outside collaboration and other C&G activity as appropriate to key personnel.
• Advises the Deans/Directors/PIs on recommendations concerning the development, revision and/or interpretation of policies relating to research activities. Regularly attends C&G training to enhance understanding of relevant issues and procedures. Provides analysis of and recommendations regarding internal/external regulations, rules, policies, procedures, and guidelines. Assists with special projects and duties as assigned by direct supervisor or dean.

A Bachelor's degree and one year of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and five years of experience. (

Note:

a combination of post high school education and experience equal to five years.)

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a commitment to outstanding customer service, and the ability to interact professionally is essential. Preference will be given to candidates with pre-award and post-award grant administration experience.

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