Career Opportunity Closing Date: DECEMBER 8, 1999 California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, California Grants Pre-Award Specialist In the Research and Graduate Programs, Grants Development Office SALARY: $3,305 - 4,132/month. This position represents the University to sponsors in the preparation, delivery, and negotiation of contracts and proposals for funding; also assists and advises faculty, staff and administrators in preparing proposals and budgets, as well as interpreting and analyzing sponsor guidelines. The incumbent may be required to work outside regular work hours to meet grant deadlines. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university. Three (3) years of technical or administrative experience which required general knowledge and skills in the applicable administrative and/or program field, with a foundational knowledge of public administration principles, practices, and methods. This experience would normally involve study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs. A graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Additional experience which has demonstrated acquisition and successful application of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. For more information see our web site at http://www.afd.calpoly.edu/hree/cob/techsvcs09064.htm This is position #09064 listed under TECHNICAL SERVICES More information: DUTIES: Provide analytical and technical assistance to faculty, staff and administrators in grant and contractual proposal development. Coordinates proposal completion with administration, academic departments, colleges, centers and the University Foundation. Recommend funding sources. Review and edit proposal narratives. Develop budgets, assure compliance with sponsor guidelines, process final proposal and interface with University and Foundation administrators for campus approval. Follow up and coordinate with Grants Development Office and Foundation staff, and representatives of external sponsoring agencies on status of proposals and grants. Resolve pre-award contractual or program issues involved in securing grants. Negotiate awards. Analyze, explain and interpret policies, procedures, regulations and formulas concerning grant proposals to campus community and outside agencies. Utilize and update a tracking system for guidelines and funding opportunities sent to clients. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university. Three (3) years of technical or administrative experience which required general knowledge and skills in the applicable administrative and/or program field, with a foundational knowledge of public administration principles, practices, and methods. This experience would normally involve study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs. A graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Additional experience which has demonstrated acquisition and successful application of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. REQUIRED SPECIALIZED SKILLS/ABILITIES: Working knowledge of research administration. Ability to take initiative and independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to exercise critical judgment, anticipate problems and address them proactively. General knowledge of and ability to use office software packages (word processing, spreadsheet, database management and desktop publishing). Experience with mainframe applications. Experience entering data on a computer and retrieving information from computer resources. Working knowledge of operational and fiscal analysis and techniques. Ability to effectively handle interpersonal interactions with a diverse population, both in public and private organizations. PREFERRED SKILLS: Working knowledge of higher education organizational structure and management principles. Ability to analyze and comprehend legislative information and legal/contractual language. Knowledge of and experience using Cal Poly mainframe applications including the Student Information System (SIS), Human Resource System (HRS), as well as electronic calendaring systems (preferably OpenTime) and e-mail (preferably OpenMail). General knowledge and ability to use the Internet, preferably FastLane. Knowledge of private and governmental funding sources and opportunities, regulations and procedures. Basic knowledge of research design and methodology. All eligible and interested persons are encouraged to submit an application to Human Resources and Employment Equity (HREE) for current job openings. Cal Poly is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity and actively encourages applications and nominations of women, persons of color, and members of other underrepresented groups. The University is an EEO/AA Employer. 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