Support Specialist II, Grants

Support Specialist II, Grants

Florida Gulf Coast University

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.

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• Oversees award activities for assigned portfolio of grants and contracts within The Water School.
• Collaborates with faculty and staff to create and fulfillschedules for deliverables. Partners with Principal Investigatorsto 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 togrants and contracts, and to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• Completes transfer requests, reconciles expendituretransactions, maintains internal accounting records, and othertransactional duties related to award administration.
• Fulfills purchasing requirements, enters information intouniversity systems, receives purchase orders, and reconcilespurchases. Reviews and monitors purchases to ensure compliance withgrant regulations.
• Provides transactional maintenance of funds and accounts.
• Serves as a liaison between faculty, staff, and sponsors toadvise on the preparation/submission of reports and data and reviewof documentation for compliance with University and awardguidelines.
• 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.

• This position requires a high school diploma and six years offull-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.

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

• Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges with creativity.
• Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and holding oneself accountable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively across teams.
• Knowledge of general office procedures.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and guidelines established by professional organizations and/or governing agencies.
• Knowledge of budget control principles, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of various funding agency rules and regulations asthey pertain to grant/contract administration.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects when numerous and…