Grants and Contracts Specialist

DATE POSTED:	09-SEP-10
POSITION TITLE:	Grants and Contracts Specialist
CATEGORY:	Professional
PERSONNEL STATUS:	Exempt, Full-time, Regular
DEPARTMENT:	Office of Sponsored Programs
CLOSING DATE:	23-SEP-10

RESPONSIBILITIES:	Excellent opportunity for college graduates (Bachelor’s or Master’s) or degreed applicants with limited grants/contracts administration experience. The incumbent will participate in a comprehensive training and development program that may lead to upper level Grants Manager positions. As a member of the training program, the candidate will receive a mix of on-the-job and classroom training that provides the immediate opportunity to work on a variety of pre-and post-award grant and contract administration activities. Under senior supervision and mentoring, this position will work in collaboration with financial colleagues, legal advisors, principal investigators, department administrators, deans, and other key personnel across the campus, as well as counterparts in the private and government sectors. A career in sponsored research administration is a dynamic and growing area of expertise with established professional societies, ongoing training and networking opportunities, and a career ladder which provides for significant earning potential. The incumbent will learn and use the latest business practices while gaining contracting and grants management experience and in-depth knowledge of OMB circulars and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Specific duties include: reviewing pre-award proposals and compliance documentation; negotiating, administrating, and closing out sponsored projects; participating in presentations, outreach, and training in schools and departments as necessary; providing administrative support on sponsored awards while developing technical expertise; and performing other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:	Education/Experience: Requires a Bachelor’s degree. Excellent communication, organization and customer service skills and proficiency in the use of computers and MS Office required. Some knowledge of federal regulations relating to grants and/or contracts desired. Experience with electronic research administration systems and/or PeopleSoft ERP is a plus.

SALARY:	Salary for this position is $37,500.

APPLICATION:	For best consideration, submit a cover letter, resume and two letters of reference (letters of reference should convey background preparation, academic achievement and standing, analytical skill, demonstration of teamwork, and potential for advancement) by September 23, 2010 (resumes will be accepted until the position is filled) to: Grants and Contracts Specialist Search Committee, Office of Sponsored Programs, Engineering 329, UMBC, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, Maryland 21250

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