Grants Administrator II - Office of Programs and Research

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- Office of Sponsored Programs and Research role at Liberty University

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- Office of Sponsored Programs and Research role at Liberty University

Job Description Summary

The Grants Administrator II provides research administration duties which include but are not limited to: proposal submissions, budget development, post award management, effort review, report submission, closeout guidance, and financial oversight. This role will also provide guidance to the research community, and associated LU administrative offices, on regulations which govern sponsored program administration and compliance. The Grant Administrator II monitors and provides management and oversight related to federal, state, industry and private foundation regulations for sponsored program administration in alignment with LU institutional policies and procedures.

Job Description Summary

The Grants Administrator II provides research administration duties which include but are not limited to: proposal submissions, budget development, post award management, effort review, report submission, closeout guidance, and financial oversight. This role will also provide guidance to the research community, and associated LU administrative offices, on regulations which govern sponsored program administration and compliance. The Grant Administrator II monitors and provides management and oversight related to federal, state, industry and private foundation regulations for sponsored program administration in alignment with LU institutional policies and procedures.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Facilitates awarded grant administration activities and ensures timelines are met.
• Disseminates relevant information to LU staff, faculty, and administrators.
• Interprets and ensures compliance with agency rules, regulations, guidelines, etc. Assists PI in award compliance.
• Assists with grant orientation for new PI’s and deans on policies, forms, and procedures required for managing sponsored projects.
• Coordinates and submits requests for No Cost Extensions, Carryover, budgeting requests, changes in scope, and other changes to the award; ensures all requests are done in compliance with sponsor guidelines and University policies.
• Assists with the preparation of funding agency reports both technical and financial, in conjunction with the PI and/or Contracts and Finance.
• Communicates with PIs on a regular basis regarding budget and expense adjustments and revisions including, purchasing reports, burn rates, salary, reclass requests, and expense allowability.
• Creates and reviews time and effort reports and manages bi-annual effort certification process for assigned units.
• Assists with Just-In-Time (JIT) requests as needed.
• Reviews and prepares quarterly reports and assists with annual reporting requirements.
• Maintains calendar of reporting and provides closeout reminders to PI’s for sponsored programs.
• Develops educational materials and resources to guide PI’s and LU staff on relevant sponsored programs guidelines and policies.
• Informs PIs of any compliance issues regarding grantor agency regulations, and disallowances with their program. Assists in correcting discrepancies and monitors corrective actions in conjunction with Contracts and/or Finance.
• Closes out all funded projects consistent with funder requirements and university processes.
• Pre-award activities including but not limited to: assisting departmental faculty/PI in the development, preparation, and submission of grant and contract proposals.
• Participate in discussions of standard policies and procedures with Legal, Contracts and/or Finance.
• Maintains necessary records, files, reports, databases, and resource materials pertinent to OSP activities.
• Works with the Research Ethics Office to ensure compliance protocols receive the appropriate review and approval.