Research​/Grant Specialist

Research Contract / Grant Specialist

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Research Contract / Grant Specialist for the Office for Research. This position works under the broad direction of the Contract Manager of Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP). The Office for Research's mission is to support the research, scholarship, and creative endeavors of all Rutgers faculty. The Office accomplishes its mission by convening with academic and research leaders, providing integrated, user-focused resources, services, and tools, and partnering with faculty.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Provides essential services to faculty and staff to ensure external support for their research, training and public service programs.
• Consults, advises and reviews all business / administrative / budgetary aspects of a proposal for completeness, accuracy and compliance with the Sponsor's regulatory requirements and specifications as well as with internal Rutgers policies and procedures.
• Submits proposals to all federal, state, local government, non-profit and for-profit sponsors via RAPSS, via the designated Sponsor's electronic portal, or via any other route identified by the Sponsor.
• Performs as the liaison between the Principal Investigator (PI) / Department support staff and the Sponsor for any additional clarifications, provision of documentation and response to questions issued by the Sponsor prior to the issuance of the award agreement.
• Ensures close and continuous communication with the PI and his/her administrative support team to handle all post award non-financial aspects of sponsored awards, including but not limited to post award requests for prior Sponsor approvals (when needed), review of award modifications, submission of technical reports (when requested by the Sponsor), and budget revisions and reallocations.
• Reviews, negotiates and processes awards and is responsible for the Funding proposals and Awards modules of the Rutgers Research Administration and Proposal Submission System (RAPSS), as well as for the accuracy and integrity of the information entered.

FLSA
- Exempt

Grade - 06

Salary Details

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Mid Range Salary -

Maximum Salary -

Benefits
- Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs

Position Status
- Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours - 37.50

Daily Work Shift
- Day

Work Arrangement
- Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the Flex Work@RU Application System.

Union Description - URA-AFT Administrative

Payroll Designation
- People Soft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
- Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility - ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and 5 years total administrative work experience, with at least 2 of these years of experience in grants management or research administration.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of basic sponsor policies and procedures. Familiarity with Office Suite (Work, Excel, Powerpoint) and other business software applications pertaining to grant applications.

Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Research Administration (CRA). Knowledge of electronic research administration programs pertaining to grants submissions and of federal procurement regulations, including both FAR and the DFARS.

Equipment Utilized
- Equipment:
Computer, printer, fax, copier.…