Dear Research Administration Discussion List members,

The recruitment for this position has been extended through October 4, 2013.

The CSU Fullerton Office of Grants and Contracts is looking for an experienced Grants and Contracts Administrator to become a valued member of our pre-award team.  The complete description can be found on the CSU, Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corporation web site: http://www.csufasc.org/forms/HR/job%20858.pdf  (It appears on page 2 of the list of postings.)

TITLE: SENIOR GRANTS AND CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR

POSITION SUMMARY:
Assists faculty, administrators and staff with all aspects of proposal preparation and submission; Drafts, reviews, analyzes, and negotiates and recommends acceptance of various agreements issued to California State University Fullerton (CSUF), for acceptance by the CSU Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corporation (ASC).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Assists faculty, administrators and staff in interpretation and clarification of sponsor guidelines; proposal budget development and review; completion of required sponsor forms, assurances and certifications; collection of necessary or pertinent data, as appropriate; compilation of and review of proposal components for accuracy, consistency and compliance with sponsor guidelines.
• Ensures completion of appropriate internal approvals of proposals, prior to submission of proposals.
• Serves as lead/primary contact for selected Colleges and Units in all pre-award and some post-award matters.
• Drafts and/or reviews contracts and subcontract requests from faculty and staff members and/or director.
• Negotiates or clarifies terms and conditions with sponsors to ensure consistency with University and ASC policies, as well local, state, and federal laws.
• Researches and applies rules, laws and policies concerning higher education contracts and subcontracts.
• Maintains contact with sponsors to facilitate follow through of proposals and award, and changes/corrections to award documents, as appropriate.
• Ensures compliance and review procedures are initiated by advising faculty of applicable laws, University regulations and sponsor policies.
• Assists and contributes to the development of procedures for processing and submission of proposals; review, issuance and negotiation of various agreements issued to the university for acceptance by the ASC; and other pre-award activities.
• Assists in preparation of necessary documents and other logistics for meetings, workshops and various events.
• Ensures maintenance of proposal files, back-up documentation, and other pertinent records.
• Advises Director & Assistant Director of Grants and Contracts of potential problems in grant applications or contractual documents.
• Assists with administrative duties by compiling information and maintenance of databases for all contract/grant proposals as well as awards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in research administration, preferably in a pre-award office, at a university, hospital or non-profit institution.
• Experience in proposal submission, and in contract review/negotiation.
• Word Processing, spreadsheets, database, Internet and other computer applications.
• Ability to work well with faculty and staff under pressure to meet short deadlines and multiple projects.
• Must have strong negotiation skills.
• Must have excellent writing and oral skills.

Thank you,

Gillian Marleau

Gillian Marleau
Assistant Director, Office of Grants and Contracts

California State University, Fullerton
800 N. State College Blvd., CP-205
Fullerton, CA 92831-3105
657-278-4390 (phone) 657-278-1243 (fax)
xxxxxx@fullerton.edu

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