Posting Number

SAECC2477

Advertised Title

Pre-Award Coordinator

Campus Location

Main Campus (Memphis, TN)

Position Number

022444

Category

Staff (Hourly/Monthly)

Department

Psychology

Minimum Position Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in relevant area and two years of appropriate experience. Relevant experience may substitute for required education.

Special Conditions

Psychology is especially interested in candidates with the following:
-Experience with federal submission processes (Fastlane, Grants.gov).
-Experience in developing grant budgets, processing documentation within designated timeframes to meet deadlines.
-Excellent conceptual, writing, editing, oral, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
-Experience working with teams (i.e., faculty, staff, administrators, funding agency representatives, community partner representatives, and grant writings from other institutions) on collaborative projects.
-Proficient with computer applications (Internet, Microsoft Word, and Excel), web-based applications, and resources.
-Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.
-The ability to assist faculty and staff in researching and analyzing internal and external reports and data for use in need statements and program design components of grant proposals is highly desired, as is demonstrated experience in grant proposal writing.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday
8:00am – 4:30pm

Posting Date

06/15/2021

Closing Date

06/29/2021

Open Until Screening Begins

No

Hiring Range

$45,000 to $50,000 per year

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time: Benefits Eligible

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Additional Working Conditions

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu

Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Is this posting for UofM employees only?

No

Positions Supervised

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

-Knowledgeable of federal funding submission processes (Fastlane, Grants.gov).
-Knowledgeable of developing grant budgets, processing documentation within designated timeframes to meet deadlines.
-Excellent conceptual, writing, editing, oral, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
-Ability to work with teams (i.e., faculty, staff, administrators, funding agency representatives, community partner representatives, and grant writings from other institutions) on collaborative projects.
-Proficient with computer applications (Internet, Microsoft Word and Excel), web-based applications, and resources.
-Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.
-Ability to assist faculty and staff in researching and analyzing internal and external reports.

Additional Position Information

Duties & Responsibilities

Actively researches relevant funding opportunities pertinent to Psychology faculty requesting such assistance and assists them in pursuing these opportunities, including attending proposal planning meetings when possible. Works closely with all faculty and institutions involved in grant proposals, as well as the Division of Research Support and Innovation, to streamline the proposal submission process, with the goal of reducing the time faculty have to devote to submissions. Coordinates grant submissions among researchers in the Psychology Department and at collaborating universities by setting deadlines, integrating diverse source material, and compiling various resources for final submission. Edits grant applications (including narratives) for clarity, content, cohesiveness, and consistency and prepares for submission to National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Institute of Education Sciences, Military Funding Sources, and other potential funding sources, including foundations. Serves as liaison to administrators and staff in the Division of Research and Innovation.

Duties & Responsibilities

In coordination with the Division of Research and Innovation, assists faculty in creating and revising draft budgets, including preparing budgets for subcontracts with other institutions and narratives for budget justification In coordination with Grants Accounting, monitors billing and payments related to subcontracts. Generates financial reports, as needed, for sponsor progress reports, faculty, CAPR report, etc. In coordination with the Division of Research and Innovation, aids in reviewing and accepting MOUs, material transfer agreements, etc.

Duties & Responsibilities

Creates, updates, and maintains boiler plate documents needed for grant submissions, including resources pages etc. Ensures all documents (narratives, budgets, forms, etc.) comply with sponsor requirements. Maintains database of grant proposal submitted by faculty in the department of Psychology Attends on- and off- campus training to remain current with described duties.

Duties & Responsibilities

Prepares and routes internal proposal summary forms through Cayuse prior to submission. Creates and routes advance account requests when needed. Other duties as assigned.

Latica Jones

Business Officer III
College of Arts and Sciences