Discover Your Career at Emory University

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Reporting to the Sponsored Research Awards Manager in the Office of Research, Grants and Contracts (RGC), serves as a lead expert in sponsored research award setup.
• Has responsibility for complex award setup of grants and contracts.
• Receives, analyzes, and interprets sponsored award notices with high complexity for key information such as funding source, award type, billing mechanism, reporting requirements, and revenue recognition method.
• Performs budgetary adjustments to properly establish awards in the university's accounting system with high accuracy.
• Maintains expert-level knowledge, including required data, functionality, connectedness, and systematic nature of all award setup tasks for the university's systems related to award setup.
• Provides expert knowledge of the processes, procedures, and policies related to sponsored awards documentation used.
• Troubleshoots various system issues in conjunction with the lead or manager.
• Identifies areas of improvement, assists in resolving system issues and troubleshoots various system issues in conjunction with the lead or manager.
• Facilitates request from OSP, RGC and other business units and serves as a liaison between these offices.
• Issues new projects, program income, or cost share accounts.
• Reviews and maintains documentation related to processes such as award setup training materials, checklists, etc.
• Organizes and conducts educational seminars/workshops for staff and the research community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree and three years of business/finance, IT or research administration experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience with the PeopleSoft Financials and Grants module, or equivalent ERP system, is strongly preferred.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University location as needed and at times, on short notice. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

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Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week advance notice is preferred.