Pay Range Minimum
Job Code:
SR04
Hourly:
$29.71
FLSA*:
Exempt
Monthly:
$5,150
Grade:
510
Annually:
$61,800

*This is an Exempt position. Employees in this position are paid a salary on a monthly basis and are not eligible to receive overtime pay.

JOB DESCRIPTION: * This position is located in the central Office of Sponsored Programs ** Provides assistance to faculty and staff in preparing all types of grant applications and proposals with varying complexity and for all types of funding agencies and sponsors. Assists faculty in developing budgets for grants and contracts and in locating potential sponsors for their research/scholarly interests. Interacts with funding agencies, faculty and staff to resolve legal, guideline, grant management, and proposal issues and to determine award status. Prepares Notice of Award Acceptance documents; ensures accuracy of administrative and financial award information. Responds to agency, faculty or staff requests for additional information and/or clarification. Processes and negotiates standard and complex agreements or subcontracts with funding agencies or sponsors. Reviews contract terms/conditions with limited guidance from supervisors or General Counsel, unless needed. Ensures appropriate certifications are obtained by faculty and forwarded to sponsor. Coordinates getting required approvals or certifications from the appropriate organizational committees such as the Institutional Review Board and the Institutional Animal Use and Care Committee; ensures funding agencies receive required approval letters. Ensures all compliance and regulatory requirements have been met as required by law, institutional or agency policies. Maintains required records. Handles non-financial post-award activities such as obtaining final statements/reports from faculty and forwarding them to the appropriate agency, and assists in transferring awards for relocating researchers. Assists in training new employees in pre-award/office functions. Assists management as needed with reports or projects. Conducts educational seminars/workshops for faculty and staff. Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in business management, applied science or a related field and 5 years of related experience. Certified Research Administrator preferred. Strong communication (verbal and written), negotiation, problem-solving and customer service skills. Ability to synthesize and apply complex information; Ability to work flexible hours.

The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

 

Emory is an EEO Employer-Disability/Veteran. Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

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