"Grants and Contracts Officer - Sponsored Program Administration"

Job Summary

The position of Grant and Contract Officer assists principal investigators, project managers and faculty members by providing knowledge and expertise on proposal and budget preparation, contract and subcontracting negotiations, rules and regulations of state, federal and other sponsoring agencies. The position also serves as a continuing source of information concerning funding opportunities and as a liaison between investigators, administrators, and the agency officials.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities to include but not limited to:

• General: Provide institutional oversight to sponsored project submissions and awards by assisting the principal investigators, project managers and faculty members with the preparation of grant and contract proposals to include assistance with budget preparation and review of sponsor guidelines to ensure consistency and compliance. Authorize submissions when applications are compliant with institutional and sponsoring agents' guidelines. Coordinate contract negotiations, ensuring that agreements have received legal review and institutional compliance approvals are in force. Authorize the establishment of sponsored accounts once external sponsors have issued award notice, institutional compliance approvals have been met, budget reviews are complete, contract terms are acceptable, and institutional commitments are authorized.
• Leadership & Training: Provide leadership and training regarding the administrative requirements of sponsored program activity by serving as institutional resources for information regarding all aspects of sponsored program administration to include funding opportunities for all types of biomedical grants and contracts, rules and regulations of state, federal and other sponsoring agencies and submission and compliance issues related to the sponsors.
• Projects: Coordinate with Post Award to develop fiscal and programmatic reporting to meet sponsor requirements to include close-out of projects, transfer of projects and equipment.
• Workshops & Training: Verify information recorded in two separate internal "tracking" databases that is used to prepare ad hoc reports for Chairs, Deans, Vice Presidents and President; Serve as local point of contact for numerous web-based submission systems which require continual training to maintain a working knowledge of the system. Participate in institutional, regional, and national workshops and seminars on research administration to stay current of rules and regulations and to maintain knowledge of emerging issues.
• Other: Perform all other related duties/tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of three years of related experience or an Associate degree from an accredited college or university with at least five years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration or a biomedical area. Experience in preparation/review of biomedical proposals. Administration of awarded programs including close-out. Knowledge of the implementation of federal regulations governing research or related matters at a non-profit educational institution.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• KNOWLEDGE
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
• SKILLS
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Detail-oriented with strong organizational, decision-making, multi-tasking, analytical, and prioritization skills.
• ABILITIES
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently. Demonstrated ability to manage complex diverse responsibilities in a time-constrained environment with poise, tact and a customer-oriented focus.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required). Pay Band: B10 Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position. Recruitment Period: Until Filled. Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.