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Contracts & Grants Specialist , Pre-Award #443439

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Sponsored Program Administration

Job Summary:The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Administration at Lamar University is pleased to invite applications for the position of Pre-award Contracts & Grants specialist. The pre-award office interfaces with researchers at Lamar University in identifying external funding opportunities, assembling proposal components for successful submissions to federal/state/private funding agencies and preparation for acceptance of research awards. The successful candidate is expected to provide professional guidance and support to faculty in a busy, fast-paced academic environment seeking external funding through research and service grants, cooperative agreements, sub awards, and contracts. The position serves as a source of expertise for federal, state, industry, and private foundation applications, and ensures that (1) grant submissions are in compliance with sponsor guidelines, (2) proposal budgets comply with sponsor requirements, and (3) required sections of applications are complete and submitted in a timely manner. Strong analytical, finance skills and attention to detail are required.

Essential Job Functions

1.Work with the principal investigators at Lamar University to prepare grant and subcontracts submissions to external sponsors.
2.Develop proposal budgets, assemble, review, and submit applications, and prepare Letters of Intent for grants and subcontracts.
3.Serve as liaison between the research community and external sponsors.
4.Exercise judgment and initiative and to interact with faculty, personnel, and external agencies in a professional manner.
5.Assures project compliance through a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of grant management in accordance with federal grant rules and guidelines.
6.Review, verify and certify grant applications and associated budgets, on behalf of department leadership.
7.Provides administrative assistance, financial oversight and guidance related to sponsored research.
8.Ensures the departments and colleges are in compliance with the Time and Effort Policy and reporting.
9.Attend and participate in group and project meetings.
10.Support the other staff members in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs on work relevant to research and grants administration.

Other duties may be assigned to this position on a regular or occasional basis to respond to needs of the university.

Minimum Education Required:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited higher education institution. A master’s degree in finance, business administration, management, or STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) discipline is preferred.

Minimum Experience Required:
•1 year of combined working experience in business administration and/or technical areas.
•1 year of combined working experience in writing technical and/or institutional reports.

Key Competencies:
• An ability to work effectively, independently, and as a member of a team.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• An ability to take direction from pre-award manager as it relates to priorities, work plan and deadlines.
• Adaptable to changes in schedules and priorities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• An ability to modify workflow process based on recommendations from pre-award manager.
• An ability to maintain and foster confidentiality.
• Strong interest to provide excellent customer service.
• Proficiency in data management, spreadsheets, and other computer software.

Physical Requirements:With or without accommodation. Will require an individual to perform office duty for 40 hours per week. Some activities could involve applicant to work with international students. Will frequently be required to perform desk-based computer tasks, use telephone, speak clearly have adequate listening comprehension.

Job Conditions:This position may require occasional evening and/or weekends to meet university and departmental needs.

Lamar Expectation of Quality:
Employee will support the mission of Lamar by providing high quality, professional services, timely responses, and solutions to customer requests.

Lamar University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

$45,000

06/14/2021

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