Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Detailed knowledge of OMB’s Uniform Guidance (2CFR200) and Circular A-133
• Knowledge of non-and for-profit organizational legal requirements, policies and procedures
• Expertise with and knowledge of federal cost principles, administrative requirements and other applicable rules and regulations regarding implementation of federal awards
• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal
• Proficient computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Highly developed collaboration, management and leadership skills
• Strong logistical attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team with all levels of personnel
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate staff and delegate as needed to achieve objectives
• Ability to identify and analyze complex accounting/contract/grant information or problems in an objective manner and derive logical conclusions
• Ability to exercise discretion and judgment and in maintaining security of confidential and sensitive information and materials
• Ability to negotiate research and research-related awards with federal, state and local government, and non-profit agencies

Essential Job Functions

• Provides institutional-level sponsored programs administration services to a portfolio of academic departments and research units
• Serves as an institutional liaison with extramural sponsors (e.g., Federal agencies, state/local government, marketing boards, and non-profit entities)
• Reviews, endorses and submits proposals
• Performs comprehensive analysis of a variety of awards, reviewing, negotiating and executing
• Advises faculty and departmental analysts regarding critical and/or sensitive sponsored programs issues
• Interprets a broad range of sponsor policies, government regulations and award terms and conditions
• Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or other relevant field of study
• Five (5) years’ related experience

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