East Texas A&M University
GrantsAdministrator
“Grants Administrator at East Texas A&M University. Skills: post-award sponsored research project administration, grant administration, fiscal integrity, reporting requirements, compliance, award terms interpretation, sponsor regulations interpretation, federal laws/regulations interpretation, state laws/regulations interpretation, System policies interpretation, expenditure approval, disbursement of funds approval, financial and regulatory guidance, financial close-out. Establishes accounts in t”
Industry & Context.
problem-solving skills; Researches regulations to provide financial and regulatory guidance on non-standard or issues to researchers, departments and administrative offices.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience, Two (2) years of related experience, Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications, Verbal and written communication skills, Organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, and proofreading skills, Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Nice to Have
CRA, Higher education experience, Grant research experience
What You'll Do.
Establishes accounts in the A&M System accounting system.
Reviews and interprets award terms and conditions
cost sharing requirements
deliverable requirements and System policies.
Prepares award notices.
Monitors/Supervises the fiscal integrity of the general ledger accounts related to grants.
Monitors/Supervises the reporting requirements for grants and contracts to ensure compliance with funding
and facilitates the timely submission of all grant related requirements.
Coordinates administrative and financial details with proposal administrators
and other personnel with an emphasis on post-award administration of sponsored projects.
Interprets/communicates award documents
and state laws/regulations System policies and member rules for/to researches and departmental staff.
Contacts sponsors for revisions and approvals
which include budget revisions
change of Principal Investigator
additional funds requests
Prepares documentation and enters award terms and other financial information into the A&M System accounting and research administration systems
which includes budget
facilities and administrative cost distribution
cost-sharing commitments
indirect cost distribution
compliance regulations and reporting requirements.
Approves expenditures and disbursements of funds.
Researches regulations to provide financial and regulatory guidance on non-standard or issues to researchers
departments and administrative offices.
Provides financial data
sponsors and auditors.
Monitors cost sharing committed to sponsor.
Initiates financial close-out of sponsored research projects according to sponsor guidelines.
Monitors and coordinates Time and Effort Reporting requirements and certification in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 2 CFR 200.430 and the A&M System policy and procedures.
Coordinates the fiscal integrity of the general ledger accounts related to grants with the Grant Financial Accountant.
Coordinates the reporting requirements for grants and contracts to ensure compliance with funding
and facilitates the timely submission of all grant related requirements with the Grant Financial Accountant.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinates administrative and financial details with proposal administrators, financial office, researchers, and other personnel; Interprets/communicates award documents, sponsor regulations, federal, and state laws/regulations System policies and member rules for/to researches and departmental staff.; Coordinates the fiscal integrity of the general ledger accounts related to grants with the Grant Financial Accountant.; Coordinates the reporting requirements for grants and contracts to ensure compliance with funding, agency guidelines, and facilitates the timely submission of all grant related requirements with the Grant Financial Accountant.
Communication Scope
Verbal and written communication skills; Interprets/communicates award documents, sponsor regulations, federal, and state laws/regulations System policies and member rules for/to researches and departmental staff.
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