California State University Long Beach is a diverse, student-centered, globally-engaged public university committed to providing highly-valued undergraduate
and graduate educational opportunities through superior teaching, research, creative activity and service for the people of California and the world.
One of the largest universities in the
California State University system, CSULB is located in Long Beach, the sixth largest city in California, on a beautifully landscaped 320–acre campus near the ocean and in close proximity to the thriving downtown Long Beach area.
CSULB is nationally recognized as a leading public comprehensive university.
CSULB faculty and staff are engaged in a broad array of high–quality undergraduate and graduate programs, significant research and creative activities, and a wide range of community and professional service activities.
The CSULB Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) has an opening for a Grants and Contracts Administrator.
Under the direction of the Sr. Director of Sponsored Programs, the Grants and Contracts Administrator (GCA) will be responsible for the day-to-day post-award administration
of a portfolio of sponsored grants, contracts and agreements; primary customer contact for Principal Investigators, project staff and University staff for the post-award administration of assigned grant and contract awards from federal, state and local government,
as well as, private and non-profit sponsors. Performs primarily post-award functions, including budget and expense analysis, monthly invoicing, financial reporting, reconciliations, and re-budgeting; performs award closeout functions required by Grants and
Contracts Administration and sponsors including reconciliations, financial status reports, final invoices, purchase order liquidations, zeroing out budgets, and final reporting; reviews general ledger transactions to ensure accuracy and complete journal entries.
For a complete job description see applicant procedure below.
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required. Minimum of one (1) year experience in a sponsored programs/contracts office or department (post-award
accounting experience preferred) in a university, hospital or other research intensive organization required (3 years Post-award experience preferred); must be able to demonstrate a strong interest in working in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment with
frequent deadline pressures; must have strong customer service skills; attention to detail and the ability to work with a high degree of accuracy; good math skills necessary; ability to perform mid-level financial analysis, clearly and effectively express
ideas or positions both orally and in writing; ability to communicate and interact with diverse groups and function effectively and calmly in difficult situations which require a high degree of tact and diplomacy; must be organized, have strong computer skills
including knowledge of Microsoft Office and must be highly proficient in Excel; previous experience with People Soft accounting software; (experience with the California State University People Soft financial software and Data Warehouse preferred); able to
accommodate flexible scheduling during audit and/or deadline periods.
SALARY:
Commensurate with Experience (Non-Exempt)
FILING DEADLINE:
Open Until Filled
APPLICANT PROCEDURE:
Interested individuals should forward their cover letter, resume and completed employment application referencing Position #2285 to CSULB Research
Foundation, 6300 State University Drive, Ste. 332, Long Beach, CA 90815 or visit our web site at
www.foundation.csulb.edu for
e-mail instructions. A separate application is necessary for each job opportunity posting. It is the responsibility of the applicant to clarify on their application their ability to perform the job for which they are applying. Individuals requiring a
reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position should provide necessary information to the Associate Director of Human Resources. Additionally, individuals invited to interview for this position should inform the Associate Director of Human Resources
at the time of invitation, of any requirements for a reasonable accommodation.
Sandra Shereman
Sr Director Sponsored Programs
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP)
California State University Long Beach
FO5, Room 111; MC: 4509
562-985-7619 (v)
MAILING ADDRESS:
California State University Long Beach Research Foundation
6300 State University Drive, Ste 332
Long Beach, CA 90815