Grant & Contract Administrator III - Remote
Job Description
Operating Title
Grant & Contract Administrator III - RemoteLong Classification Title
Grant & Contract Administrator IIICampus Location
DurhamDepartment
UNH Sponsored Programs AdministrationSummary of Position
Serve as a member of the Office of Sponsored Programs team, providing sponsored award administration services, expertise, and guidance to advance UNH’s research and other sponsored programs. Represent the university and investigators to sponsors in proposal development and submission. Assist in the administrative preparation, development, review and submission of proposals in accordance with institutional policies, sponsor and government regulations, and academic goals. Serve as a resource for faculty and staff in the interpretation of proposal and agency requirements. Work with the Support Team for the Administration of Research (STAR) to assist in facilitating the flow of information between investigators, administrative offices including research integrity services, accounting and financial compliance, UNH Innovation; and sponsors. Keep abreast of existing and emerging sponsor regulations, practices, and policies and potential impact on the institution and sponsored programs. Contribute to development of customer communications, services and training
Acceptable minimum level of education
Bachelor'sAcceptable minimum years of experience
5-7 yearsPosting Number
PS4903FY25Other minimum qualifications
1. Master’s degree in field related to finance or business and five years of experience in sponsored programs administration, including grant and contract negotiations in an academic environment, or Bachelor’s degree in field related to finance or business and seven years of similar related experience.
2. Extensive knowledge of federal regulations, sponsor guidelines, and the Federal Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance (2C.F.R. Part 200), as they relate to sponsored program activity.
3. Excellent organizational and time-management skills, and follow-through.
4. Ability to work effectively within tight timelines and deadline pressure at a high professional level
5. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team and between teams, as well as constituents external to the centralized research administration office.
7. Considerable critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
8. Excellent computer skills, including spreadsheets and databases.
2. Extensive knowledge of federal regulations, sponsor guidelines, and the Federal Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance (2C.F.R. Part 200), as they relate to sponsored program activity.
3. Excellent organizational and time-management skills, and follow-through.
4. Ability to work effectively within tight timelines and deadline pressure at a high professional level
5. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team and between teams, as well as constituents external to the centralized research administration office.
7. Considerable critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
8. Excellent computer skills, including spreadsheets and databases.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Extensive Experience in Research Administration, particularly with a deep understanding of university operations
- Experience working with a variety of sponsors: federal, industry, non/for-profit, foreign, other universities.
- Ability to train and explain complex contracting and compliance topics
- Strong communication skills
- Solid analytical skills
- Excellent customer service and strong sense of professionalism
- Ability to mentor and be mentored in a close, collaborative unit.
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Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/63497Percent Time Information (FTE)
1.00Grade
25EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide
Posting Date
10/18/2024Open Until Filled
YesPosting Open to Internal Candidates Only?
NoInterested Internal Candidates Exist?
NoJob Category
Salaried Staff (Exempt)Appointment Type
RegularDrivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply.
None applicableDuty/Responsibility
- Maintain current expertise in applicable sponsor policies and in USNH policies and procedures; advise affected USNH personnel as necessary, monitor and ensure compliance.
Duty/Responsibility
- Extensive involvement and ownership for the detailed proposal development support and submission of grant and contract proposals for research, service projects, fee for service and other creative activities.
- Communication with funding agencies in order to confirm or clarify grant/contract submission requirements.
- Utilize and become proficient in Cayuse for grant management activities.
Duty/Responsibility
- Provide professional expertise and guidance to project directors/principal investigators, business managers and other sponsored program staff on financial, budgetary and administrative matters related to sponsored programs.
- Interact with sponsor on pre award matters as needed to facilitate the award.
- Assist manager in the development and mentoring of junior staff.
Duty/Responsibility
- Advise and assist business administrators, principal investigators and staff; interpret and explain grant/contract provisions and terms.
- Participate during site visits and audits.
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