Grants Specialist (Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science)

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University in Tallahassee is seeking a Grants Specialist in the Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science department to manage contract and grant activities with diverse funding sources.

You will develop and review sponsored project documents, monitor compliance, and provide PI budget summaries. The role requires a Bachelor's degree plus experience or equivalent, and completion of the eSPEAR Certification within six months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and five years of experience.
• Completion of the eSPEAR Certification series within the first six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and analyze sponsored project documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Perform monthly reviews and analyses of fiscal transactions and reconciliation reports; review post-award activities.
• Provide Principal Investigators with clear monthly budget summaries.
• Coordinate personnel appointments and verify effort certifications for project staff; manage mass appointment data for graduate students and faculty.
• Act as liaison between central offices, sponsoring agencies, and the College.
• Support the broader grants team by providing redundancy and assisting in training of new staff.

Skills

Data analysis

Budget reconciliation

Communication

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

eSPEAR Certification

Job description

Job Title

Grants Specialist (Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science)

Location

Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Job ID

63478

Department

Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Science I Florida State University College of Arts & Sciences

Responsibilities

As a Grants Specialist, you will serve as a crucial link between world-class researchers and the funding that powers their discovery. You will be responsible for development, implementation, and monitoring of contract and grant activities for various federal, state, local, and private funding sources.

• Developing, reviewing, and analyzing sponsored project documents for accuracy and compliance. Interpreting agency guidelines to assist in proposal development and the award stage. Providing guidance on federal, university, and college policies while monitoring all sponsored project activities for compliance.
• Performing monthly reviews and analyses of fiscal transactions and reconciliation reports. Including reviewing all post-award activities, such as purchases, travel, and departmental ledger corrections.
• Providing Principal Investigators (PIs) with clear monthly budget summaries.
• Serving as a subject matter expert on federal, state, and university policies. Coordinating personnel appointments and verifying effort certifications for project staff. This includes managing mass appointment data for graduate students and faculty funded by sponsored projects.
• Acting as a liaison between university central offices, sponsoring agencies, and the College.
• Supporting the broader grants team by providing redundancy for essential tasks and assisting in the training of new staff.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree and one year of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and five years of experience. (Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to five years.)

• This position requires the successful completion of the eSPEAR Certification series within the first six months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state, and private funding sources and the ability to learn and apply related rules and regulations.
• Skilled in compiling, reviewing, and reconciling data sets and fiscal transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize daily tasks and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented environment.
• Ability to build and maintain effective, professional working relationships with faculty, staff, and external partners.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on the ability to gather and report information clearly to various team members.
• Familiarity with university policies and procedures; candidates who already possess eSPEAR Certification are encouraged to apply.

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
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Anticipated Salary Range

Anticipated starting salary for the position is in the high $40,000's.

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Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.