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Job Code: 89073
FLSA Status: This position is typically exempt.
Prepared By: NAU Human Resources Department
Revision Date: 4/1/04
SUMMARY:
This position provides a range of research administrative services for the preparation and submission of proposals, negotiation, and acceptance of grants and contracts, and the administration of project funds.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The grant/contract administrator is a specialized classification and not part of a series.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following are examples of typical duties. Other duties may be assigned. Essential duties should be identified on a more specific working job description.
- Facilitates the University’s involvement in projects and programs funded by external sponsors.
- Works with individual and multidisciplinary groups of facility, staff, and students to develop new proposals.
- Assists with budget development and formatting of proposals to meet agency requirements and guidelines.
- Provides administrative oversight including negotiating the terms and conditions of awards and sub-awards, and monitoring them for compliance with given standards.
- Develops contracts with the major funding agencies and matches potential funding sources with faculty research interests.
- Provides training to faculty, staff and students.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Familiarity with programs and processes of primary granting agencies, including federal agencies as well as corporate and private sponsors.
- Knowledge of the university research environment.
- Skill in program development and implementation; including developing project budgets and providing guidance in project management.
- Familiarity with federal and state regulatory and compliance issues affecting Universities.
- Ability to effectively communicate.
- Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Ability to set priorities and to work comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Required experience can range from 3-5 years of related experience. A master’s degree in a related field is sometimes preferred.
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