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Grants and Contracts Administrator II
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Position Number: 5704465
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

University of Idaho

Grants and Contracts Administrator II

Location: Moscow

Division/College: University Research

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $26.38 per hour or higher, depending on education and experience.

FTE: 1

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
The Grants and Contracts Administrator II (GCA II) is responsible for sponsored project compliance in conjunction with other units and with faculty and staff who act as stewards of sponsored project funding. This position ensures sponsored project compliance by providing organization, oversight, analysis and award management of their assigned sponsored project agreements, including a comprehensive analysis of agreement terms and conditions, cited federal regulations and university policy and procedure. This position is responsible for reviewing and processing all assigned agreements, modifications and requests for sponsor prior approval, with a focus on mid- to high-risk project types.

Duties may include:

Collect, analyze, interpret and document required information from sponsored project agreements and amendments, including sponsor terms, federal regulations, deliverables, etc.
Serve as a liaison between university stakeholders and sponsor contacts to resolve project-related administrative questions and issues
Provide assistance, interpretation and guidance to principal investigators (PIs) and other university employees
Conduct research and analysis of new and existing agency requirements; recommend changes to university policy as needed for compliance
Review, interpret and translate budget data to establish accounting in the financial system
Enter and review recorded data in the electronic research administration (ERA) system for upload into the financial system
Identify compliance risks and issues then work with supervisor to resolve them
Develop, deliver and participate in workshops and seminars
Maintain records and contribute to metrics data
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two years stewarding compliance with contractual terms and conditions
Using spreadsheet software to compile, summarize and analyze financial data
Editing and writing business correspondence using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials
Interpreting, applying and explaining financial stewardship policies, procedures, rules and regulations
Analyzing information from a variety of sources, identifying problems, defining alternatives and assisting to implement recommendations
Independently managing projects that involve multiple stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree
Certified Research Administrator or Certified Financial Research Administrator
Three or more years of experience in a sponsored programs-related support position either pre- or post-award, doing work related to compliance with the regulatory principles that govern sponsored funding, preferably at an institution of higher education, non-profit or federal entity
Experience serving as a liaison between internal and external entities and individuals to coordinate activities and resolve issues
Experience with pre- or post-award sponsored projects from multiple sponsoring agencies or multiple agreement types (such as National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health, and a subaward or contract)
Experience working in a customer service-oriented team environment to accomplish shared goals
Experience using the Banner database system, specifically the finance and human resource modules
Experience applying multiple regulatory policies to advance a decision or process

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

None

None

Required Licensures, Certifications or other

Posting Number: SP004604P

Posting Date: 10/04/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
Please address all the minimum requirements in the Letter of Qualification. Preferential review of applicants to begin on October 27, 2024.

If you would like a full copy of the job description for this position, please contact Kathleen Skovgard at kskovgard@uidaho.edu. To see additional information, please visit the ORED Jobs page here.

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.