Job Title: Grants Compliance Analyst (Biological Science)
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 55040
Department

Department of Biological Science (King Life Science Building) | College of Arts & Sciences

Responsibilities

This position serves as a Grants Compliance Analyst for the Department of Biological Science performing daily activities associated with administering, tracking and reporting of federal, state, local and private awards.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Reconciling and monitoring fiscal activities for reporting purposes to ensure compliance with federal, state and university policies.
• Analyzing, verifying, recording and tracking transactions through completion (revenue, transfers, expenditures of all types) on all assigned projects.
• Preparing integrated financial and statistical reports, financial statement, and projections for short and/or long-term impact on grant funding.
• Responsible for developing, reviewing and analyzing sponsored project documents for accuracy and compliance, initiating approval and audit of fiscal activities for contract/grant management of the Biological Science Department, including pre and post award activities and proposal development.
• Interpreting agency/solicitation guidelines to grantees to assist in proposal development. Interpreting and providing guidance for federal, university, and college policies and monitoring all sponsored project activities for compliance.
• Advising PIs on pre- and post-award actions and working with them on budget development and submission, long-term planning, and grant closeout.
• Assisting the Sr. Grants Analyst for the department in training new staff, and may assist with the development and recommendation of policies and procedures related to grants activities. Cross training and serving as back up to other staff members on project related tasks. May provide backup for human resource and fiscal actions for sponsored projects.
• Coordinating personnel appointments and verifying effort certification is accurately reflected for PIs.

Qualifications

An individual who is flexible, adapts easily to the needs of multiple stakeholders and communicates effectively, is detailed-oriented, enjoys problem-solving, and is able to organize tasks and meet deadlines. You enjoy seeing projects through to completion. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

You are committed to service excellence, able to maintain a productive, ethical work environment. You thrive when working independently but can also work as a team player. You enjoy a fast-paced environment and building relationships with your office coworkers to accomplish larger goals.

Minimum Requirements include:

Bachelor's degree and one year of experienceAbility to develop and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.Ability to gather, interpret, report, and/or edit information.Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.Knowledge of and the ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Knowledge of applicable computer applications, including Microsoft Excel and Word.

Note: This position requires the eSPEAR Certification or ability to obtain the certification within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state, and private sources for contract and grant funds.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.

Contact Info

Virginia Carter, vcarter@bio.fsu.edu

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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Anticipated Salary Range

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

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