Research Grants Associate, GW Engineering

Overview

The GW School of Engineering and Applied Science ( SEAS ) is recruiting for a Research Grants Associate ( RGA ) to work in a dynamic and growing research environment. This fully remote position focuses on providing research program support for GW Engineering, primarily post-award management on behalf of the research program or an initiative.

• Support the school’s research growth efforts by working closely with Principal Investigators, managing day-to-day operations through direct grant award and administrative contributions to ensure research success. This includes regular portfolio reviews, personnel effort actions, direct cost transfers, award modifications, expense approvals, and other actions for the awards in the assigned portfolio.
• May be responsible for managing GW Engineering new award intake, subaward/subcontract establishment and invoice processing, summer salary processing and/or other special projects serving all portfolios.
• For an RGA, oversee a portfolio of approximately 15-20 faculty (size balanced with complexity) under the umbrella of a larger portfolio overseen by a Research Grants Manager (RGM); work with the RGM to address issues requiring escalation.
• Maintain fiscal responsibility and outreach to other GW stakeholders to assist in maintaining standard operational efficiencies.
• Candidates must be experienced in managing federal and non-federal awards and able to perform most duties with minimal supervision.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Administrative and financial experience in higher education research administration, research support programs or related function.
• Experience managing grants and contracts from federal agencies, foundations, industry.
• Experience with financial grants management.
• Knowledge of enterprise software (e.g., Oracle, Banner, Huron’s my Research, Tableau) utilized at the university is a plus, as is experience using Airtable.
• Research or grants education and/or certification is preferred ( CRA ).
• Individuals with experience working in the sponsored research arena, especially experience with NIH, NSF and ONR grants are encouraged to apply.
• Strong attention to detail, as well as strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers and various office application software programs, to include spreadsheets and database management.

Hiring Range: $57,553.66 - $94,998.76

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Healthcare Benefits: GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Campus
  
  Location:
  
  Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
• College/School/Department:
  School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS)
• Family:
  Research Administration
• Sub-Family:
  Research Program Administration
• Stream:
  Individual Contributor
• Level: Level 2
• Full-Time/Part-Time:
  Full-Time
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm
• Will this job require the employee to work on site? No
• Employee Onsite Status:
  Full-Time Remote
• Telework:
  Yes
• Required Background Check:
  Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only? No

Posting Number: S014048

Background Screening:
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.