Grant & Contract Administrator

Type of Appointment: Full Time, Probationary Job Classification: Research and Sponsored Programs Administration Professional II Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,797 - $5,913 per month Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00pm The Department The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) is located within the Office of Research (OR) which is part of central Academic Affairs. ORSP provides leadership and support to the University's academic units, i.e., the colleges, schools and departments, as well as to individuals and groups of faculty. ORSP provides assistance to faculty and staff to obtain externally funded research support. The office is a central source of information on federal and government agencies, foundations, and corporations which support research. ORSP provides assistance in all pre-award and post-award phases of grants and contracts from development and planning up to the point of project implementation. This includes assistance in identifying potential external funding sources; conceptualizing programs; proposal planning and development; developing budgets; completing applications; developing and reviewing contracts; assisting with the University's approval process; assisting in negotiations with sponsoring agencies; and assuring compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations. Duties And Responsibilities Development Grant and Contract proposal planning, preparation, submission, and completion Work in coordination with Deans, Associate Deans, Department Chairs, and budget analysts to develop grant resources and identify and communicate sources of internal and external funding. Provide support to faculty and staff in communicating with potential sponsor agency representatives: prepare and revise proposal budgets and budget justifications: complete all sponsor agency forms and assurances, proposal editing as allowed by sponsor deadline; assembly of proposal components, and submission of the proposal through mail/courier, sponsor portal or other electronic means. Provide technical review of terms and conditions of all sponsored contracts for adherence to University, CPP Foundation, and Uniform Guidance guidelines; write and review contracts, subcontracts and amendments to contracts with corporations, state and federal agencies, collaborating universities, and private foundations. Assure compliance with applicable sponsor guidelines, laws, and regulations such as the Uniform Guidance/OMS circulars and FARs. Compliance Provide support to faculty, staff, and administrators in completing the University’s approval process; Complete all assurance requirements for grants and contracts, Maintain professional expertise and ensure compliance with federal regulations, policies and/or requirements, in particular with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars: A 110 ("Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, and Other Non Profit Organizations"); A-122 ("Cost Principles for Non Profit Organizations"); A 133 ("Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non Profit Organizations" Negotiation Manages, reviews and negotiates grants, contracts, subcontracts, cooperative agreements and clinical trial agreements with federal agencies, state, county, city, private agencies. Conduct complex and high-level negotiations with representatives of corporations, state and federal agencies, and private foundations to revise and finalize contracts; coordinate with Foundation staff to ensure terms and conditions are acceptable to the University and the CPP Foundation; exhibit diplomacy and tact in representing the University to external agencies. Execution Follow up promptly with contracting agencies and organizations to ensure timely processing; provide final negotiated contract, subcontract, agreement and amendment documents to the Foundation for signature on behalf of the University. Follow up with faculty and staff: Ensure extensions and amendments are develop…

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