The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is currently hiring Proposal Coordinators in our central pre-award office. The position posting shows an entry level position, but we have flexibility
to hire at higher levels on our career path based on experience.
Sponsored Programs Administrator I, Level I - 19000000Y7
Description
Sponsored Programs Administrator I, Level I
Regular Full-time, Pay Grade 38
This is an entry level professional position. Under direct supervision, this position performs a variety of sponsored programs activities with an emphasis on gaining the knowledge to progress
to Sponsored Programs Administrator I, Level II.
Provides assistance, under supervision, to routine sponsored programs activities inclusive of proposal reviews and proposal submissions:
• Prepare project budgets consistent with UT budget object codes
• Understand and apply financial principles in OMB circular A-21, Al10, A133 and Uniform Guidance
• Apply funding agency rules and regulations effectively and accurately
• Use multiple electronic submission systems
• Use multiple UT internal tracking and accounting systems
• Possess the ability to understand and analyze Request for Proposals (solicitations) and communicates that information to faculty, peers, administrators, staff and researchers
• Learn UT fiscal policies related to Sponsored Programs and apply it to work assignments correctly
• Provide thorough review and analysis of applications for external funding in accordance with UT policies and procedures
• Provide support to the Research Development Team as a team member with another
Sponsored Programs Administrator as the lead
• Able to identify internal and external sources of funding and advice faculty on both
• Recognize the need for compliance and directs Investigators to compliance officers
• Understand basic requirements of IRB, IACUC, Export Control and Bio-Safety
• Consult with Assistant Directors and/or Director on issues related to sponsored programs. Seek advice and assistance as needed
• Participate in the Mentor/Mentee Program.
• Participate in OSP initiatives, such as RAOR, Newsletter and any other initiatives that arise.
Engages in knowledge acquisition and training in order to function independently as a Sponsored Programs Administrator:
• Learn to use the electronic proposal routing system at UT
• Learn UT budget object codes and prepares project budgets accordingly
• Learn financial principles in OMB circular A-21, Al10, and A133 and Uniform Guidance
• Learn basic concept of cost sharing
• Learn funding agency rules and regulations
• Learn and use multiple electronic proposal submission systems
• Learn and use multiple UT internal tracking and accounting systems
• Learn UT fiscal policies
• Learn how campus and university organizations interact
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required.
Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification preferred.
Required level/type or experience and/or tears of experience:
• Minimum 1 year experience working in a professional office environment
Preferred level/type of experience and/or years of experience:
• Prefer prior administrative experience within a University, Federal Laboratory or other research intensive environment.
Competencies/Qualifications:
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work individually and in a team environment
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet time-sensitive deadlines
• Ability to maintain a strong customer-service oriented environment
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
• Must demonstrate the ability to communicate in the English language including excellent reading comprehension skills
• Must possess the ability to work collaboratively with others
• Must have excellent organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
• Must demonstrate the ability to work with a detail orientation and a high level of initiative
• Must have knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, in particular with Excel.
Job
Other Professional
Primary Location
US-Tennessee-Knoxville
Organization
Research & Engagement
Schedule
Full-time
Campus/Institute Knoxville
Job Posting
May 14, 2019, 4:59:17 PM
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David Smelser, CRA
Assistant Director of Sponsored Programs
The University of Tennessee
Office of Research & Engagement
Blount Hall A014
1534 White Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37996
(865) 974-1840
** Please be advised of OSP’s
five (5) business day
deadline for proposal submissions. Proposals that do not meet this deadline
may be submitted to the sponsor with limited to no review. In such cases, the PI will be responsible for actions taken by the sponsor for non-compliance. Also, there may be delays in accepting awards and establishing accounts resulting from these proposals.
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