Sr. Administrator, Grants

Northern Kentucky University; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Kentucky University is seeking a Senior Administrator, Grants & Contracts to manage grant proposals and compliance with federal regulations. This role requires a strong background in research administration and budgetary controls.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of relevant experience, along with proficiency in web-based software platforms. Responsibilities include proposal reviews, training faculty, and managing grant activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Research Administration, Business Management, Accounting, Finance or similar.
• At least three years of experience in a relevant field.
• Familiarity with federal compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance for proposed projects and grant submissions.
• Facilitate proposal reviews and assist with budgetary tasks.
• Provide training on web-based software for grant management.

Skills

Federal compliance

Budgetary development

Web-based software training

Database management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Research Administration or related field

Job description

Position Title

Sr. Administrator, Grants

Position Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

About the Role

The Senior Administrator, Grants & Contracts is responsible for ensuring that proposed projects comply with a wide array of federal compliance as well as internal and external procedural requirements, facilitating proposal reviews and submissions, and assisting with identified programs requiring budgetary tasks and maintenance. The Senior Administrator, Grants & Contracts is responsible for managing all aspects of assigned grant proposals and received grant awards to NKU, including fostering relationships and maintaining expertise with federal, state, local, and private funding agencies. Responsibilities include assisting with external web-based database for all grant activity, training users in Research, Grant & Contracts (RGC) interactive web-based software platforms, presenting outreach activities to faculty and staff pertaining to external funding and federal regulations, and providing budgetary assistance to internal university research-related programs, etc. Focus will be on research development activities, funding searches, and the review and processing of externally funded grant proposals.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Research Administration, Business Management, Accounting, Finance or similar and at least three years of experience.
• Familiar with Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars
• Technically proficient in grant specific web-based interactive content development
• Experienced with multiple types of databases and possess the skills to make necessary adaptations
• Create SOPs and training materials for faculty and staff pertaining to interactive research compliance programs and various databases.
• Experience with budgetary development and controls required.
• Familiarity with NKU policies, procedures and processes a plus