Human Resources
5250 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-1945
www.foundation.sdsu.edu/hrpage

Title: Grant Administrator
Dept./Project: Sponsored Research Administration
Job Announcement: #F05-035

Position Status: Full time with excellent benefits package (100% FTE)

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Responsibilities:   This position is responsible for post award
administration, compliance and fiscal management of grants and contracts
awarded from federal, state and local government and a private funding.
Applies specialized knowledge and interprets rules, regulations,
procedures and policies from funding agencies and combines those with
University and Foundation policies. This position exercises independent
judgment and discretion in the management of grants and contracts
working with project directors, funding agency personnel, Foundation,
University and faculty personnel. Examples of duties include reviewing,
interpreting funding documents and campus policies and procedures;
researching, interpreting and applying appropriate funding agency
regulations and federal regulations as required by each award;
maintaining contact with funding agencies regarding budget changes,
no-cost extensions; informing and working with project personnel to
insure regulatory compliance, including the fiscal management of
grants/contracts; reviewing, analyzing and preparing reports; maintain
documentation for audits; review and approve disbursements to insure
conformity with funding agency, Foundation and University policies and
regulation's

Minimum Qualifications: BA in Business Administration, Accounting or
related field, or 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:  Open until filled

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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