Job Summary
Provides administrative support at the Institutional level through Sponsored Programs for extramural projects including contract and grant term negotiation, proposal development assistance, review and approval, award review, contract and grant management, and contracts or grants funded equipment management.
Essential Functions
Assists with the acquisition, management, and reporting for sponsor funded equipment and materials while maintaining records and titles. Assists with the formalization of individual contracts and grants by negotiating and coordinating terms and conditions of agreements and informing appropriate parties. Assists in the administrative management of awards by approving and coordinating change orders, time extensions, budget reallocation, and monitoring reporting from inception to close-out. Serve as liaison between faculty, staff, and sponsors to advise and/or assist with the preparation and submission of proposals, review documentation for compliance with University, legal, and cost accounting standards, and other guidelines.
Education Level
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Field of Study
Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, a science discipline, or related field
Years of Experience
4 years of experience. Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent.
Area of Experience
Experience in preparing and overseeing contract and grants
