APPLY HERE! Preferential review begins 10/18/24: University of Idaho Applicant Portal | Grants and Contracts Administrator II (peopleadmin.com)

Posting Number	SP004604P
Position Title	Grants and Contracts Administrator II
Division/College	University Research
Department	University Research
Location	Moscow
Posting Context Statement	The Office of Sponsored Programs is responsible for ensuring the responsible stewardship of research funding, and overseeing the submission of proposals by reviewing those proposals to ensure compliance with federal, State, University and sponsor regulations and guidelines.
Position Overview	The Grants and Contracts Administrator II (GCA II) is responsible for sponsored project compliance in conjunction with other units and with faculty and staff who act as stewards of sponsored project funding. This position ensures sponsored project compliance by providing organization, oversight, analysis and award management of their assigned sponsored project agreements, including a comprehensive analysis of agreement terms and conditions, cited federal regulations and university policy and procedure. This position is responsible for reviewing and processing all assigned agreements, modifications and requests for sponsor prior approval, with a focus on mid- to high-risk project types. Duties may include: Collect, analyze, interpret and document required information from sponsored project agreements and amendments, including sponsor terms, federal regulations, deliverables, etc. Serve as a liaison between university stakeholders and sponsor contacts to resolve project-related administrative questions and issues Provide assistance, interpretation and guidance to principal investigators (PIs) and other university employees Conduct research and analysis of new and existing agency requirements; recommend changes to university policy as needed for compliance Review, interpret and translate budget data to establish accounting in the financial system Enter and review recorded data in the electronic research administration (ERA) system for upload into the financial system Identify compliance risks and issues then work with supervisor to resolve them Develop, deliver and participate in workshops and seminars Maintain records and contribute to metrics data Other duties as assigned
Unit URL	https://www.uidaho.edu/research/about/osp

Position Qualifications

Required Experience	Two years stewarding compliance with contractual terms and conditions Using spreadsheet software to compile, summarize and analyze financial data Editing and writing business correspondence using proper grammar and punctuation as demonstrated in application materials Interpreting, applying and explaining financial stewardship policies, procedures, rules and regulations Analyzing information from a variety of sources, identifying problems, defining alternatives and assisting to implement recommendations Independently managing projects that involve multiple stakeholders
Required Education	High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Other	None
Additional Preferred	Bachelor’s degree Certified Research Administrator or Certified Financial Research Administrator Three or more years of experience in a sponsored programs-related support position either pre- or post-award, doing work related to compliance with the regulatory principles that govern sponsored funding, preferably at an institution of higher education, non-profit or federal entity Experience serving as a liaison between internal and external entities and individuals to coordinate activities and resolve issues Experience with pre- or post-award sponsored projects from multiple sponsoring agencies or multiple agreement types (such as National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health, and a subaward or contract) Experience working in a customer service-oriented team environment to accomplish shared goals Experience using the Banner database system, specifically the finance and human resource modules Experience applying multiple regulatory policies to advance a decision or process
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions	None
Degree Requirement	N/A: No degree requirement

Posting Information

FLSA Status	Non-Exempt
Employee Category	Classified
Pay Range	$26.38 per hour or higher, depending on education and experience.
Type of Appointment	Fiscal Year
FTE	1
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Funding
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.	Uncertain
Posting Date	10/04/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please address all the minimum requirements in the Letter of Qualification. Preferential review of applicants to begin on October 18, 2024. If you would like a full copy of the job description for this position, please contact Kathleen Skovgard at xxxxxx@uidaho.edu. To see additional information, please visit the ORED Jobs page here.
Applicant Resources	https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement	Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement	The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The University is committed to the policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status as protected under applicable federal, state or local law in employment or educational programs.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume/CV
Letter of Qualification

Optional Documents

Sarah S Martonick

Director, Office of Sponsored Programs

Office of Sponsored Programs

University of Idaho

875 Perimeter Drive MS 3020

Moscow ID 83844-3020

208-885-2145*

xxxxxx@uidaho.edu

Book time to meet with me

Team emails: xxxxxx@uidaho.edu, xxxxxx@uidaho.edu, xxxxxx@uidaho.edu, xxxxxx@uidaho.edu, xxxxxx@uidaho.edu, xxxxxx@uidaho.edu

*Please leave a voice-message if I am unable to answer your call. This ensures that I can provide you with a timely response.

VERAS: https://veras.uidaho.edu

Sponsored Project information page: Departmental Grant Administrators (uidaho.edu)

Advance notice:

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On business travel 9/22- 9/25, 10/10 -10/11, and 10/18.