Sponsored Programs Officer

Manages and administers sponsored programs within assigned constituency with a minimum of direction; assumes responsibility for pre-award proposal preparation and submission (including electronic proposal submission) and post-award project administration; reviews and prepares proposal budgets and institutional assurances; negotiates terms and conditions for federal, state, and industry funded grants and contracts that support the position of the institution; continually monitors fiscal performance and status of required deliverable items; provides guidance to Principal Investigators (PIs) and administrative staff related to sponsor requirements; reviews and approves project expenses for appropriateness and compliance with University and sponsor rules and regulations; participates in, and may conduct, in-service training for PIs, department administrators and other staff; serves on organization-wide committees; may hire, train and supervise student administrative workers.

Qualifications:

Education: Minimum required:

Bachelor's Level Degree or equivalent Experienced required:

2 years Business experience in an administrative capacity; customer service and problem-solving experience.

Desired: Knowledge of and experience using the Workday Grants Module strongly desired; knowledge of and experience with federal or private agency sponsors, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), procurement, budgeting, accounting and financial management; proficiency