Grand Valley State University
GrantsAssociate
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“Grants Associate at Grand Valley State University. Skills: Grant application, Proposal development, Sponsored programs. Coordinate grant application process. Coordinate pre-award sponsored-programs process”
Industry & Context.
Critical thinking; Analytical thinking; Decision making
Physical stamina to work long hours, Work more than 5 days per week, Legally authorized to work in the United States, Must not require sponsorship now or in the future
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree, Demonstrated ability to communicate information verbally and in writing with professionalism, clarity, and effectiveness, Skilled in making good decisions based on critical and analytical thinking, experience, and judgment, Demonstrated curiosity, willingness to ask questions and for help when needed, and comfort with ambiguity, Willingness to take direction from colleagues and leadership and follow instructions to complete projects, Ability to function effectively and independently in a fast-paced environment subject to external pressure and frequent interruptions, Ability to navigate electronic systems (Microsoft Office products, Adobe, grant submission websites) in a near-paperless environment
Nice to Have
Experience in grants or research administration in a university setting, private research institution, hospital system, or government agency, Knowledge of grant or contract programs and processes, Experience working with diverse individuals and teams
What You'll Do.
Coordinate grant application process
Coordinate pre-award sponsored-programs process
Identify funding sources
Interpret funding requirements
Prepare grant application
Develop budget justification
Develop administrative documentation
Support pre-award sponsored activities
Facilitate pre-award sponsored activities
Support post-award sponsored activities
Facilitate post-award sponsored activities
Assist faculty and staff with proposal development
Assist faculty and staff with detailed budgeting
Assist faculty and staff with internal approval routing
Assist faculty and staff with proposal submission sponsor
Assist faculty and staff with other submission platforms
Assist faculty and staff with finding funding opportunities
Act as university’s liaison between principal investigators and
Act as university’s liaison between principal investigators and
Act as university’s liaison between principal investigators and
Act as university’s liaison between principal investigators and
Confer with principal investigators at external-partner universities
Confer with principal investigators at external-partner agencies
Confer with principal investigators at external-partner institutions
Confer with administrative staff at external-partner universities
Confer with administrative staff at external-partner agencies
Confer with administrative staff at external-partner institutions
Secure documentation for collaborative proposals
Secure approvals for collaborative proposals
Review sponsored awards
Revise sponsored awards
Facilitate execution of sponsored awards
Facilitate execution of subawards
Review award continuations
Revise award continuations
Facilitate execution of award continuations
Review progress reports
Revise progress reports
Facilitate execution of progress reports
Review administrative updates
Revise administrative updates
Facilitate execution of administrative updates
Apply knowledge of university policies and procedures
Apply knowledge of OMB 2 CFR 200
Apply knowledge of federal and state regulations
Interpret funding opportunity
Navigate sponsor guidance
Support development of sound
compliant sponsored awards
Support development of compliant sponsored agreements
Assess sponsored awards
Negotiate sponsored awards
Assess sponsored agreements
Negotiate sponsored agreements
Deliver outstanding service
Build interpersonal business relationships
Maintain interpersonal business relationships
Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
University administrators; External-partner universities; External-partner agencies; External-partner institutions; Principal investigators; Administrative support
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication
Full Job Description
This position coordinates the grant application and pre-award sponsored-programs process including identifying funding sources, interpreting funding requirements, and preparing the grant application, including developing the budget, budget justification, and other administrative documentation. This is a position that requires accuracy and attention to detail. Salary & Benefits: Minimum starting salary of $50,000, commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire. **PRIMARY DUTIES** 1\. Supports and facilitates pre- and post-award (non-financial) sponsored activities throughout the project life cycle—from funding identification to close-out. 2\. Assists faculty and staff with proposal development including detailed budgeting in compliance with university policies and federal cost principles, internal approval routing, and proposal submission sponsor portals, and other submission platforms and formats. 3\. Assists faculty and staff with finding funding opportunities for their research, creative projects, and programming. 4\. Acts as the university’s liaison between principal investigators and administrative support, other university administrators, the OSP, and all sponsors. 5\. Confers with principal investigators and administrative staff at external-partner universities, agencies, and institutions to secure documentation and approvals for collaborative proposals (e.g., subaward proposals, letters of support and commitment, etc.). 6\. Reviews, revises, and facilitates execution of sponsored awards, including incoming and outgoing subawards, and incremental award continuations and progress reports. 7\. Reviews, revises, and facilitates execution of administrative updates such as no-cost extension requests, just-in-time documentation, pre-award cost prior approvals, final invention statement reports, r
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