Grants & Contracts Manager

This position requires the appropriate application of a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures in the field of research accounting, post and pre-award administration and is classified as a Pay Grade 10 position. Instructs and guides faculty and their support staff with applications and proposal budgets for sponsored research. Contributes to the development of departmental policies and determines actual procedures regarding grant submissions. Collaborates with faculty and administrators in other university departments and at other institutions in the preparation of grant applications. Accounting and Level Report reconciliation; formulate, monitor, and control budgets; analyze budgets and provide reports to project directors. Provides financial and administrative support to the Chairman. Assists lab and administrative staff on special projects as determined by faculty.

Manages administrative and financial operations for Research Grants & Contracts and reviews and negotiates complex grants, contracts, and subcontracts. Reviews and reconciles financial and grant documents and ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations. Prepares and negotiates complex budgets and related documents. Serves as a primary contact and resource regarding all aspects of research grants and contracts, updates databases and accounts, and develops and facilitates operational policies and procedures.

This position requires the appropriate application of a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures in the field of research accounting, post and pre-award administration. Instructs and guides faculty and their support staff with applications and proposal budgets for sponsored research. Contributes to the development of departmental policies and determines actual procedures regarding grant submissions. Collaborates with faculty and administrators in other university departments and at other institutions in the preparation of grant applications. Accounting and Level Report reconciliation; formulate, monitor, and control budgets; analyze budgets and provide reports to project directors. Provides financial and administrative support to the Chairman. Assists lab and administrative staff on special projects as determined by faculty.

Position is sedentary and must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.

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