Title: SRA Account Administrator - San Diego State University Foundation
Dept./Project: Sponsored Research Administration
Job Announcement: #F04-157

Position Status: Full time with excellent benefits package (100% FTE)
Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience
Responsibilities:       The Sponsored Research Administrator will be
responsible for learning the guidelines associated with Federal and
State agencies as well as specific restrictions addressed by foundations
and private corporations. He/she will perform administrative duties such
as preparing grant information and budgets into the Financial Record
System (Banner); preparing Banner Fund Request form to establish fund
for project; adhering to established internal policies and procedures;
reviewing daily expenditure requests that are above signature authority
of the SRA Technician II; communicating with administrative, financial
and technical representatives of sponsoring agencies; monitoring
financial and technical activity of subcontracts; preparing budget
modifications.
Minimum Qualifications:       BA in Business Administration, Accounting
or related field, or the 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 Qualifications:   Experience in grant/contract administration
or development. Familiarity with Federal/State of California guidelines.
Experience monitoring budgets and cash positions.
Required Supplemental Questions:
1. Please describe your experience with interpretation and guidance on
grant/contract terms and conditions.
2. Please describe your experience working with others to facilitate
understanding of administrative processes.
3. Please describe your experience with financial projections and
monitoring accounts.
4. Please describe your experience working in a team environment.
5. Please describe your experience working in a customer service
environment.
6. Please describe any additional training or experience you have that
would better qualify you for this position.

Selection Process: The selection process may consist of completing an
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: Please submit an SDSU Foundation Employment
Application specifying the Job Announcement number. If you cannot submit
an application via the internet, applications may be picked up from and
returned to SDSU Foundation, Human Resources, 5250 Campanile Dr.,
Gateway Building, 4th Floor, San Diego, CA 92182-1945 or faxed to (619)
594-3763.
Recruitment Closes:  Wednesday, December 15, 2004 by 4:00 p.m.

SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO A DIVERSE
WORKFORCE AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, AND 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, AGE,
RELIGION, ANCESTRY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, MARITAL STATUS, SEX, GENDER, SEXUAL
ORIENTATION, MEDICAL CONDITION INCLUDING PREGNANCY, VETERAN STATUS,
PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, AND GENETIC CHARACTERISTICS.

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