Job no: 495649
Work type: Non-Classified/Professional
Location: Boise, ID
Categories: Administration and Business Operations

Boise State University, powered by creativity and innovation, stands uniquely positioned in the Northwest as a metropolitan research university of distinction. Learn more about Boise State and the City of Boise at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/boise-and-beyond/. Boise State University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Boise State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. We are a welcoming campus that supports diversity and inclusion.

Provide fiscal oversight and sponsored project administration services for principal investigators and departmental and college staff who have externally-funded projects.

Fully competent and productive professional contributor who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity. Works independently with general supervision; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and/or support employees.

60% of the time the Sponsored Projects Administrator must:

• Provide fiscal management services to faculty and staff and collaborate with key personnel to ensure comprehensive oversight of moderately complex sponsored projects.
• Analyze costs for compliance with federal cost principles and reconcile the University’s financial ledger with sponsored project budgets and expenditures.
• Review and understand award terms and conditions, including cost sharing requirements; review and analyze expenditures for compliance.
• Follow up with the principal investigator/department and/or college personnel to gain additional information and documentation as needed.
• Collaboratively work with stakeholders to identify areas needing improvement and present possible solutions.

35% of the time the Sponsored Projects Administrator must:

• Conduct initial review of cost transfers and other journal entries for adherence to all applicable regulations and requirements
• Participate in professional development opportunities to monitor and apply changing compliance requirements.
• Solicit guidance from senior sponsored project administrators as needed to ensure the appropriate interpretation of regulations.
• Be an engaged and detail-oriented individual demonstrating the ability to take ownership of and complete assigned tasks.

5% Duties as assigned

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge and experience with generally accepted accounting principles and familiarity with accounting systems.
• Ability to read and understand contract language relative to fiscal administration of sponsored projects.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state and University regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years relevant experience or equivalent professional experience.

Bachelors degree in business, accounting, or a related field or 4 years same experience.

Salary commensurate with experience. Boise State University is committed to offering a benefits package that provides health and financial protection plans as well as resources to promote health and well-being. Our program provides flexibility so you can choose the benefits that are right for you and your family. Learn more about our benefit options at https://www.boisestate.edu/hrs/benefits/.

Please provide a resume, cover letter, three professional references.

Advertised: May 7, 2021 Mountain Daylight Time
Applications close: May 21, 2021 Mountain Daylight Time