Post Award Coordinator II - Research

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Works closely with investigators, and administrative staff to coordinate the management of grant related expenditures and the financial administration of awards, including grant set up, review and approval of costs, budget modifications, closeouts, collections, reporting obligations and financial reconciliations. Ensures that post award activities are in compliance with agency and institutional policies, interprets grant and contract requirements and regulations.

• Manages post-award financial grant function. Coordinates fiscal plans and participates in the administration of accounts and administrative oversight for expenditures.
• Sets up new awards and maintains the Grants Module Suite and Financial system for all award amendments.
• Reviews all award budget modifications and acts as liaison between the Principal Investigator (PI) and the sponsor for any required approvals.
• Maintains communication with Pre award staff regarding funding progress and renewals
• Assists in the monitoring of grant expenditures using new grant reports, initiates corrections as required. Coordinates fiscal plans, operating budgets and accounts maintenance.
• Performs accounting functions to include reporting, analysis and reconciliation. Monitors expenditures of research grants on periodic basis and communicates unfavorable spending trends to department administrators.
• Assists with external audits whether federal, state or private.
• Reviews and approves HR transactions that includes payroll transfers, salary increases, job offers for grant funded positions.
• Applies departmental and other approved policies and procedures to areas of responsibility. Implements approved internal controls to assure fiscal accountability.
• Monitors all cost sharing (both internal and external) to ensure compliance with University and sponsor guidelines.
• Monitors expenditures of research grants (such as administrative costs, or restricted expenses) on periodic basis and communicates unfavorable spending trends to department administrators.
• Approves transfers of non-payroll charges initiated by the PIs or Administrators ensuring compliance with University and Sponsor guidelines and obtains the appropriate approval from the College Dean and VP of Research when necessary.
• Provides guidance to new departmental administrators on matters related to sponsored research administration.
• Guides and assist new staff in the interpretation of University policies and procedures as it relates to the Colleges internal grants administration practices.
• Serve as backup to Post Award members.

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of relevant experience.

Experience in a post award research environment.

Administrative

$55,000 - $60,000

Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM

Criminal Background Check

Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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