Grant Specialist Projects & Research Compliance

Position: Grant Specialist for Sponsored Projects & Research Compliance

Advises and supports an assigned portfolio of faculty in the identification of funding opportunities and the preparation, submission, and management of external grants from federal and private sponsors.

Working with an assigned portfolio of departments, provide professional research administration services. Develop funding strategies, identify and disseminate funding opportunities, provide individualized consultation with faculty, develop proposal checklists and timelines, consult and advise faculty on developing competitive grant applications, develop compliance budgets meeting both the College and sponsors guidelines, and obtain institutional approvals for submission. Hold grant orientations, problem solve project implementation issues and ensure reporting.

(50%)

Coordinate with the Institutional Review Board and support the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee ensuring compliance with federal regulations from the Office of Human Research Protection and the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare Safety. Lead the administration of the Responsible Conduct of Research Training Program, Financial Conflict of Interest Disclosure, and the administration of college and agency specific compliance monitoring protocols.

(20%)

Work collaboratively with the Sr. Director to Implement objectives of the RI-Research Administration Collaborative, a consortium to strengthen the research competitiveness across Rhode Island. Support collaborative and interdisciplinary research initiatives and programs designed to spur larger, collaborative team proposals across the College and/or with external partners. Maintain a research expertise database, and coordinate and collect data. (20%)

Implement SPaRC internal grant programs, administer limited competition funding opportunities, track and manage multiple projects, contribute to team projects update office internal portal site, and track budgets. (10%)

MARGINAL DUTIES:

Perform all other duties as may be required.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.
• Three to five years’ experience in grant development/management, preferably in higher education or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Effective written and verbal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and ensure responsive communication and service.
• Commitment to professional development and staying apprised of changing sponsored and federal regulations and rules.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment requiring flexibility and adaptability to an unpredictable and sometimes demanding workflow.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft applications.
• Intermediate skills with Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with Microsoft Teams
• Experience with government portals, preferably research.gov, grants.gov, NIH era common.
• Experience using electronic grants management systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
• Communication skills using the spoken word
• Ability to see within normal parameters
• Ability to hear within normal range
• Ability to move about

DISCLAIMER:

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.