Grant and Contract Administrator

Grant and Contract Administrator

Grant and Contract Administrator
Department:Research and Sponsored Programs
Location:Lehman
Issue Date:Wednesday, February 01, 2012
PVN Number:RAD-905



General Description:
Reporting to the Associate Director of Research and Sponsored

Programs, with latitude for independent judgment, is responsible for

advising and supporting pre-award sponsored research activities.



Pre-award activities will require interacting directly with

investigators, faculty/staff, departments/centers, campus

administrators, and sponsors/agencies in the preparation,

submission, and compliance of applications/proposals, agreements,

contracts, including preliminary review of incoming awards and

requests for outgoing subawards and independent contractor

agreements.
Other Duties:
? Working closely with the Research Development Specialist and

Faculty, prepare, proofread, and upload proposal material into

electronic submission systems such as Cayuse, , and

Fastlane. (40%)



? Assist faculty in the development of individual grant proposals in

accordance with each granting organization?s policy guide and

follow appropriate guidelines as outlined in the funding

announcement. (20%)



? Ensure compliance requirements such as cost sharing commitments,

IRB, IACUC, IBC, and COI protocols and approvals are met . (10%)



? Assist with the processing of no cost extensions, budget

modifications, change of PI, and other project changes throughout

the lifecycle of the award and track and send reminders to faculty

about annual/final reporting to sponsors. (10%)



? With the help of the Office Administrator, ensure that all

electronic and paper proposal files and online folders in shared

drive and Spider database are updated



? Draft content for the quarterly Research Newsletter publication

for faculty



? Answer faculty/staff sponsored programs questions and provide

assistance as needed



? Facilitate ORSP faculty workshops



? Other duties as ary:Depending on qualifications

Core Competencies/Qualifications:
Core Competencies:



? Ability to work independently and to support a team



? Ability to communicate complex information in a clear, concise,

and meaningful fashion



? Knowledge of federal, state, and city fiscal rules and regulations



? Functional knowledge of Microsoft Suite



? Work well under pressure with tight deadlines



? Some travel required



Qualifications:



? A Bachelor?s Degree from an accredited institution or equivalent

related experience (5 yrs), advanced degree preferred



? At least (1) year working in an academic or research environment;

Certified Research Administrator preferred

Position will remain open until 4/1/2012 or until filled.