Grant + Contract Officer

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Job Profile Summary:
• Responsible for negotiating terms, conducting in-depth compliance reviews, and providing grant and contract guidance to stakeholders. Also, responsible for collaborating with stakeholders to ensure efficient grant administration and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Job Description:
• Salary Range: $48,600- $55,000 per year; DOE
• Job Description
• Essential Duties
• Acts as a resource to ASU Research Advancement Administrators, reads and interprets contracts and other award documents to determine budget, invoicing schedule, restrictions and other pertinent information.
• Interprets regulations and guidelines of program funding for complex grants and contracts; prepares periodic reports for grant agencies.
• May be responsible for setting up awards in the ASU systems, as request or required.
• Works in conjunction with Research Advancement Administrators to ensure timely and accurate post-award accounting of grants and contracts; reviews reconciliation of accounts for compliance of charges in accordance with sponsoring agency/contract conditions and requirements.
• May prepare or assist in preparation of special accounting studies and monitors final reporting requirements.
• As a resource, interacts with sponsors and staff to resolve problems and correct errors in fund management to ensure timely collection of revenue through accurate presentation of invoices.
• Maintains all applicable project records and files; decides proper handling of financial transactions; approves transactions within designated limits.
• Provides solutions to problems presented by lower level staff and recommends changes to accounting system, methods or procedures to management, utilizing knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Reviews computer reports for errors or inconsistencies; investigates and corrects problem.
• Strong ability to understand user needs, requirements and requests to identify priorities; escalates urgent/conflicting requests.
• Strong and collegial interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in person, writing, and by phone;
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective professional working relationships.
• Team oriented; able to effectively respond to moderately complex situations involving numerous and sometimes competing university constituencies.
• Knowledge of research methods, grants, and contracts.
• Knowledge of financial analysis.
• Skill in developing, negotiating and administering grants and contracts, and awards, and post award functions.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures and regulations of various funding sources.
• Knowledge of computer applications and information dissemination technology.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable working in computer data base systems.
• Knowledge of research methods, grants, and contracts. Knowledge of financial analysis.
• Working knowledg

Additional Information

Job Profile: Research Contract Specialist 2 Job Family: Research Contracts Time Type: Full time Max Pay - Depends on experience: $55,000.00 USD Annual Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

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