Grants Administrator - College of Nursing

Job Title: Grants Administrator - College of Nursing

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 62456

Department

College of Nursing

Responsibilities

Reports directly to the Assistant Director for the College of Nursing (CON) Office of Research. Will support the college’s research team, but be primarily responsible for development, implementation, and monitoring of the administration of contract/grant activity for an assigned portfolio. Processes and provides guidance on sponsored project HR, Purchasing and Travel transactions.

• Responsible for oversight of the post-award contract/grant activities within an assigned portfolio. Responsible for developing and preparing financial reports, tracking salary commitments, identifying and resolving funding and compliance issues, and coordinating close-outs; documents organization and storage.
• Schedules regular meetings with PIs to discuss their funded projects and other sponsored project commitments. Assists with FACET related questions for sponsored projects.
• Serves as a liaison to relevant sponsored project stakeholders. Communicates awards, outside collaboration and other sponsored project activity as appropriate to key personnel such as Deans, Directors, and marketing and social media personnel. Provides guidance and mentoring to grants staff and leads training and special projects.
• Advises and assists faculty, staff and principal investigators in all areas of contracts/grant pre-award activities. Serves as subject matter expert for all compliance and policy concerns including NIH and other sponsor guidelines to ensure accuracy of proposal submissions which consist of budget, transmittal, and cost share preparation; uploading proposal documents; and proposal document tracking, organization, and storage.
• Serves as a liaison between the College, funding agencies, the Research Foundation, Sponsored Research and other relevant organizations for an assigned portfolio. Develops and implements policies and guidelines involving grants administration including establishing departmental deadlines.
• Works with leadership to develop activity reports, project analysis, projection of project spending and salary allocations, strategic plan and assemble technical information and documents required for grant proposals. Identifies funding opportunities, reviews and provides guidance to PI on them for proposals and develops processes for delivering funding to approved applicants/grantees.
  
  

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four years of experience; or high school diploma/equivalent and experience equal to eight years. (Note: post-high school education can substitute for experience at the equivalent rate.)

This position requires successful completion of the eSPEAR Certification, or ability to obtain the certification within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
• Knowledge of contract administration.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and private sources for contract and grant funds.
• Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of project planning, development, and evaluation.
• NIH, CDC, NSF knowledge base and experience with submitting applications and reporting requirements via ASSIST, eRA Commons.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply related University policies, procedures, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of data analysis techniques and methodology.
  
  

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.