GRANT ADMINISTRATOR

SDSU Research Foundation SR Administration (SRA)  

Job #050201

 

Regular Full time (100%) with excellent benefits.

 

SALARY:  Commensurate with experience.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  This position is responsible for post award administration, compliance and fiscal management of grants and contracts awarded from federal, state and local government and private funding agencies. Applies specialized knowledge and interprets rules, regulations, procedures and policies from funding agencies and combines those with University and Foundation policies. This position exercises independent judgment and discretion in the management of grants and contracts working with project directors, funding agency personnel, SDSU Research Foundation, University and faculty personnel. Examples of duties include reviewing, interpreting funding documents and campus policies and procedures; researching, interpreting and applying appropriate funding agency regulations and federal regulations as required by each award; maintaining contact with funding agencies regarding budget changes, no-cost extensions; informing and working with project personnel to insure regulatory compliance, including the fiscal management of grants/contracts; reviewing, analyzing and preparing reports; maintain documentation for audits; review and approve disbursements to insure conformity with funding agency, Foundation and University policies and regulation's. The ability to report to work on time; follow directions from a supervisor; interact effectively with co-workers; understand and follow posted work rules and procedures; accept constructive criticism; and for managers and supervisory personnel to lead and manage others.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum:   BA in Business Administration, Accounting or related field, or related experience; or four years progressively responsible professional experience in an institute of higher education, research institution, or related accounting experience; excellent written and verbal communication; excellent computer skills including MS Word and EXCEL; capacity to function calmly and efficiently in stressful situations which require tact and diplomacy; a high level of flexibility and analytical ability. The ability to report to work on time; follow directions from a supervisor; interact effectively with co-workers; understand and follow posted work rules and procedures; accept constructive criticism; and for managers and supervisory personnel to lead and manage others.

 

Preferred:  Experience in grant/contract administration or development. Familiarity with Federal/State of California guidelines. Experience monitoring budgets and cash positions.  

 

SELECTION PROCEDURE: The selection process may consist of completing a SDSU Foundation application, oral interview and possibly a performance exercise to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, experience and personal qualifications for this position.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Submit a SDSU Research Foundation Employment Application specifying Job #050201.  You may apply via website address:  http://www.foundation.sdsu.edu.  Applicants with disabilities requiring special application and/or interview arrangements may call (619) 594-4139.

 

Recruitment closes: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

 

San Diego State University Research Foundation is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates are encouraged. SDSU Foundation, committed to a diverse workforce and affirmative action, is an Equal Opportunity/Title IX employer. SDSU Foundation maintains and promotes a policy of non-discrimination and non-harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, ancestry, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, physical/mental disability, or genetic characteristics. SDSU Foundation ensures that any individual with a disability will have equal access to any employment opportunity available to a similarly situated individual who is not disabled. SDSU Foundation has established an Affirmative Action Plan to review and monitor all personnel actions. Inquiries regarding SDSU Foundation's equal opportunity and affirmative action policies may be directed to the Director of Human Resources, 5250 Campanile Dr., San Diego, CA 92182-1945.