Hybrid Grants & Contracts Specialist

University of North Dakota; Grand Forks (ND); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Dakota SMHS seeks a skilled Grant Administrator to provide financial administration for sponsored programs and to monitor sponsored project activity. You will interpret sponsor guidelines, assist with proposal preparation, and ensure compliance with federal and university requirements.

The role involves budgeting, cost-sharing review, and training faculty and staff on grants-related processes, with a hybrid work arrangement combining campus presence and remote activities as

Qualifications

• Knowledge of research administrative/grants management.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience and demonstrated skills to successfully complete the responsibilities of the position including a high level of initiative and judgment.
• Excellent meeting deadlines and managing multiple projects at once.
• Excellent decision making skills.
• Excellent team building skills.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to perform without direct supervision.
• Prefer knowledge of PeopleSoft HRMS and Finance.
• Prefer knowledge of NDUS and UND policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide sponsored project advice and guidance to SMHS faculty and staff.
• Advise faculty and staff of sponsor regulations concerning allowable costs and re-budgeting.
• Answer faculty and staff questions concerning programmatic and financial aspects of their sponsored project.
• Assist with proposal preparation: read RFA, review proposals, assist in budget preparation and cost-sharing review.
• Review proposals for nature and function of work; ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
• Assist and review proposals in Novelution and submission platforms (ASSIST, Research.gov, Grants.gov, eRA Commons).
• Collaborate with team on larger proposal submissions as needed.
• Monitor sponsored projects: prepare management reports, ensure timely submissions, ensure compliance with 2 CFR 200.
• Coordinate meetings with principal investigators and departmental staff.
• Provide training and develop grants-related templates and training documents.
• Handle department administrative duties: mail, phone, supplies, and electronic filing.

Job description

University of North Dakota SMHS seeks a skilled Grant Administrator to provide financial administration for sponsored programs and to monitor sponsored project activity. You will interpret sponsor guidelines, assist with proposal preparation, and ensure compliance with federal and university requirements.

The role involves budgeting, cost-sharing review, and training faculty and staff on grants-related processes, with a hybrid work arrangement combining campus presence and remote activities as