"Grants Specialist, Office of Grants"

Grants Specialist, Office of Grants & Research

Job No: 496921

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Location: South Orange

Categories: Administrator

Under the supervision of the Compliance, Grants and Grants Information Systems Manager, the core work is with faculty and university personnel to develop proposals for grants and contracts for research, teaching and education; responsible for proactive outreach and pre-award support, budget development, consistent application of the Office of Grants & Research Services (OGRS) policies and knowledge and use of grant systems locally and in funding agencies for grant application/subcontract processing and review. The office is part of the Provost's Office and closely works and cooperates with Corporate and Foundation Relations, Grants Accounting and other academic functions, and will perform the core work functions with those units as well, representing OGRS. Supports the Director and Grants and Grants Information Systems Manager with projects as assigned and assists in the work of support through the entire life cycle of grants.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Work with faculty and university personnel to develop proposals for grants and contracts for research, teaching and education; responsible for proactive outreach and pre-award activity, budget development, consistent application of the Office of Grants & Research Services (OGRS) policies and knowledge and use of grant systems locally and in funding agencies for grant application/subcontract processing and review. Assist the implementation of grant-funded projects, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, and preparing required reports. Regularly assess project performance against the plan, identify deviations, and takes corrective actions. Supports the Director and Grants and Grants Information Systems Manager with projects as assigned and assists in the work of support through the entire life cycle of grants.
2. Assist in the development and documentation of policies, procedures and guidelines in the areas of proposal submission, award compliance and administration, and subaward processes. Provide training and serve as resource in the implementation of changes in practice to conform to policy as required.
3. Develop and maintain up-to-date knowledge and expertise in sponsors' regulations, systems, policies, procedures, and perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree, Field of Study: Open

1-3 years of experience in Grants or related field

Must display a high degree of interdependent and cooperative work, accountable to numerous constituencies, and must be able to independently ensure timely review, control, and oversight of all stages of applications and awards and submit applications for the university.

Oral & Written Communication: effective representation of OGRS and its policies/procedures to grant applicants, funding agencies and on-campus partners

Desired Qualifications:

Master's degree, Field of study: Open

Experience in grant administration is desirable

Experience in higher education

Licenses and Certificates:

Will need to be trained on the latest Citi certifications to assist with Compliance matters as well.

Salary Range:

$57,177 - $78,618

Exempt/Nonexempt:

Exempt

Physical Demands:

General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Names & contact information for 3 professional references in application materials

Benefits Information:

Full Time Benefits

Life today is complex. That's why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.

These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.

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