3-5 years of grant accounting support experience is preferred.
CRA or CPRA are highly desired.
Knowledge and experience of the full life-cycle (pre-award and
post-award) of research grants administration is
preferred.
Must be comfortable working independently and as part of a
team, and be comfortable meeting deadlines and balancing competing
priorities.
Demonstrate technical proficiency required to do the job;
possess knowledge in the profession; provide technical expertise to
others; have and use cross-functional knowledge to support
interdepartmental connections.
- Knowledge of and experience in federal regulations including
OMB Uniform Guidance, FAR, and other sponsor agency policies and
regulations to maintain compliance with terms and conditions of the
award.
- Knowledge of regulations relating to federal grants and award
administration. Direct experience submitting proposals, managing
awards, and working with research investigators.
- Knowledge of accounting standards and experience performing
financial analysis.
Demonstrate written and verbal communication and interpersonal
skills. Strong customer service orientation. Experience in
maintaining confidential materials.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability
to manage deadlines.
Experience with grant proposal portals (eg. Grants.gov, ASSIST,
Workspace, JustGrants, Proposal Central, PCORI)
preferred.
Strong proficiency in financial analytical tools including
Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, filters, basic formulas)
and reporting tools such as Cognos or Tableau is
preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
Proposal Development & Submission (80%)
- Monitor and update records of all submitted and pending BCHS
grant proposals.
- Coordinate with NU-RES Grant Officers on upcoming grant
proposal submissions.
- Work closely with departmental research administrators on
planning and supporting proposal submissions.
- Perform compliance checks for agency proposal requirements,
including budget preparation, prior to submitting proposals to
NU-RES.
- Liaise with investigators, schools and departments within BCHS,
and NU-RES regarding changes in processes, policies, and
regulations concerning research proposals and awards.
- Report back to investigators any changes to compliance and
research related regulations within the university or funding
agencies.
- Meet and communicate as required with NU-RES administrators as
the BCORe liaison concerning operations and issues related to grant
submissions.
- Work with BCORe leadership to disseminate University and
College policies to research administrators, investigators and
leadership.
- Maintain documentation on regulations, policies, and procedures
for access by investigators, other BCORe staff, or BCHS
administrators.
- Assist investigators and department research administrators
with finding solutions to questions relating to research policies
and procedures.
Research Support (5%)
- Participate in the overall activities of the Bouve College
Office of Research (BCORe) and work with other BCORe staff in all
aspects of research support.
- Keep detailed records of submitted proposals, awarded grants,
upcoming reporting deadlines, and anticipated funding.
- Manage electronic records including: correspondence on
financial transactions, award notices, and all grant related
requests coming from NU-RES, other internal stakeholders, and
sponsors.
- Maintain electronic award files to track award notices,
increments, and subcontract data. Assist with the creation of
templates for the Bouve research community.
- Serve as backup to other BCORe staff, as needed.
Data Management (5%)
- Maintain transaction activity logs and awards
documents.
- Run periodic reports of proposal and award activity and trends
within the college and related to Bouve Faculty.
Award Management (5%)
- Ensure that Bouve awards are in line with proposal
budget.
- Assist PIs with re-budgeting. Work with Post-award team, PIs
and NU-RES on just-in-time (JIT) and Award Transfers and review
notice of award documents for accuracy.
- Work with Post-award team and PIs on the submission of annual
progress reports and final progress reports.
Professional Development (5%)
- Participate in NU-RES workshops, brown bag lunches and
trainings.
- Assist with workshops or trainings offered by BCORe to the
Bouve research community.
- Identify opportunities for BCORe staff to pursue professional
training as part of their career track and certification, as
appropriate.
Northeastern University will not provide H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, or any
other type of employment visa sponsorship for the successful
applicant to this position, now or in the future. Furthermore, the
successful applicant must be able to maintain valid work
authorization in the United States throughout the entire
appointment without Northeastern University's sponsorship for a
visa.
Position Type
Research
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work
experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit
eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid
time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as
well as commuting & transportation. Visit
https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for
more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, religion,
color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability
status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable
law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
109S
Expected Hiring Range:
$67,855.00 - $95,845.00
With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend
on several factors, which may include your education, experience,
location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay
comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role.
Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to
change.
To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Senior-Grants-Administrator--Pre-Award-Administration--Remote-Opportunity_R140342
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