Administrator Position at San Diego State University Research Foundation Sandra Nordahl 17 Oct 2008 15:37 EST

Sponsored Research Grant Administrator - SDSU Research Foundation

This position is responsible for post award administration, compliance
and fiscal management of grants and contracts awarded from federal,
state and local government and private funding agencies.  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, SDSU Research 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
regulations.

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.

There are two vacancies, one of which may be a temporary position
through June 2009.

A successful background check must be completed for all Central Staff
positions prior to hire.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

TO APPLY, PLEASE VISIT www.foundation.sdsu.edu
<http://www.foundation.sdsu.edu/>  JOB 080263

EEO/AA/TITLE IX EMPLOYER

Sandra M. Nordahl, CRA
Manager, Sponsored Research Administration
San Diego State University Research Foundation
5250 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA  92182-1934
619.594.4172 (voice)
619.582.9164 (fax)
e-mail:  xxxxxx@foundation.sdsu.edu
<mailto:xxxxxx@foundation.sdsu.edu>

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