Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Job description
Senior contract and grant specialist
Position summary
The stevens office of sponsored programs (osp) serves the university’s central business function of providing pre-award and non-financial post-award research administration services to the research communityThe senior contract and grant specialist for osp reports to the associate director of research and administrationThis position offers the option to work remotely full-time or hybridIn this role, the senior contract and grant specialist provides the following services:
Proposal development.
Award set-up and management.
Subaward issuance, monitoring and reporting.
Regulatory and sponsor compliance related to the conduct of sponsored projects.
Data verification and systems integration analysis, planning and development in preparation of migration to new research administration software.
Training new contract and grant specialists.
Conducting regular quality review of data entered into institutional and osp research databases.
Required skills
Ability to work with a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.
Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively in a team environment.
Subject matter expertise in federal, state, and other sponsor regulatory requirements as well as institutional policies that govern sponsored programs.
Thorough knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration including conflicts of interest, human subjects, animal welfare, export controls, biosafety, responsible conduct of research, and environmental safety.
Extensive experience in submitting proposals utilizing sponsor systems including fastlane, research.gov, assist, grants.gov, nspires, and doe exchange.
Extensive experience in managing grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts from federal agencies (such as dod, nih, nsf, doe) as well as state agencies, foundations and corporate sponsors.
Responsible for initiating new subaward/subcontract agreements, conducting subrecipient risk assessment and monitoring activities, and reporting subawards and subcontracts.
Provides input in the development of internal policies and procedures regarding grant and contract proposals and applications.
Engages in professional development activities to remain informed on federal regulatory changes and best practices in the field of research administration.
Provides research administration training and support services to department administrators and faculty as needed.
Qualifications, skills and knowledge
Required experience :
Master’s degree in business or related field.
5+ years’ experience
Additional years of experience in senior or lead positions may serve in lieu of an attained masters’ degree.
Preferred experience:
Cra certification or willingness to sit for cra exam within the first year of employment.
Member of ncura, srai, or other professional research administration associations.
3-5 years’ managerial experience; creating and modifying processes and policies; and direct sponsor interface and negotiation experience.
Compensation
Grade 7
Stevens values diversity and seeks candidates who can contribute to a welcoming climate for students, faculty and staff of all races and gendersWe are an nsf advance institution committed to equitable practices and policies and strongly encourage applications from qualified women and minority candidates as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Department
Office of sponsored programs - preaward
General submission guidelines:
In order to be considered a candidate for any job at stevens, you must submit an online applicationPlease attach a cover letter and resume with each applicationOther requirements for consideration may depend on the job.
Still have questions?
If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact jobs@stevens.edu
Eeo statement:
Stevens institute of technology is an equal opportunity employerAccordingly, stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status.
Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff and student body and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates as well as veterans and individuals with disabilitiesStevens is a federal contractor under the vietnam era veterans` readjustment assistance act (vevraa) and the rehabilitation act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes.
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