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> ====================================================================== Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available via our web site at http://www.hrinet.org (click on "Listserv Lists") ======================================================================