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Position TitleGrant Administrator or Sr. (Awards)Advertised TitleGrant Administrator or Sr. (Awards)LocationTroy, NY CampusSearch NumberS18-00869Full Time/Part TimeFull TimePortfolioDivision of FinanceBusiness UnitResearch Administration and Finance OfficeJob Summary

The Grant Administrator or Sr. (Awards) processes and reviews assigned award documents, contracts and subawards to determine accuracy; ensures compliance; negotiates applicable terms & conditions; ensures adherence to Rensselaer policies and sponsor requirements. http://rpijobs.rpi.edu/postings/7451

Minimum Qualifications

At the Grant Administrator level, candidates will have:
•Bachelor’s Degree in related field
•Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience
A relevant combination of education, experience and training may be substituted for a degree

To be considered at the Sr. Grant Administrator, applicants must have:
•Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, management, or related field
•3-5 years of professional experience in a directly related position
A relevant combination of education, experience and training may be substituted for a degree

Preferred Qualifications

•Experience using Banner Finance or similar ERP system
•Work experience in research administration, contract administration, or in a higher education environment

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•Knowledge of federal regulations and policies governing educational institutions and/or non-profits
•Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged documents and communication
•Requires excellent oral and written communication skills
•Requires strong organizational skills
•Requires excellent customer service skills
•Requires ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
•Requires ability to work with a diverse population
•Requires strong computer skills and knowledge
•Requires careful attention to detail; accuracy
•General knowledge of grants management issues preferred

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

None

Job Posted DateIn order to receive full consideration you must apply byJob Close DateNew/Replacement PositionReplacementOther Position Requirements

Works in normal office environments. Work is fast paced and demanding. May require long and irregular hours including evenings, nights and weekends.

Additional Information

The Grant Administrator, Awards (GA) is responsible for processing and reviewing incoming award documents, contract, and subawards to determine accuracy. The GA ensures compliance in all areas related to grant and contract management, and reviews and negotiates applicable terms and conditions ensuring conformance to Rensselaer policies and sponsor requirements.

The Sr. Grant Administrator, Awards (Sr. GA) is responsible for processing and reviewing complex Federal, State, Corporate and Non-profit award documents, contracts and subawards to determine accuracy. The Sr. GA ensures compliance in all areas related to grant and contract management, and reviews and negotiates applicable terms and conditions ensuring conformance to Rensselaer policies and sponsor requirements. The Sr. GA actively participates in process improvement and the cross-training across functional teams.

Instructions for ApplyingQuicklinkhttp://rpijobs.rpi.edu/postings/7451Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume/C.V.
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently employed at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
   • Yes
   • No