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Senior Grant Administrator - Large Projects

Employer
University of Colorado Boulder
Location
Colorado, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Nov 1, 2022


Job Summary

The CU College of Engineering & Applied Sciences (CEAS) is seeking a Senior Grant Administrator for Large Projects to support the research mission and objectives of units within CEAS, with the goal of providing administrative research expertise. The primary responsibility is to assist College faculty and staff with various CU-related activities in support of large award and large research group administration. This includes serving as a primary resource at the college-level in understanding each unit's processes and procedures with respect to research financial administration and serving as a backup, when necessary. This position works closely with and supports all college units administering large awards, research compliance, special projects, process improvements and other research functions. In addition, this position develops, supports and facilitates training for faculty and staff to interpret university policies, generate reports and CU-system functionality as they apply to research administration.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Founded in 1893, CEAS at CU Boulder is the second largest of seven schools and colleges at one of the nation's top public research institutions. As Colorado's flagship university, CU Boulder has selective admissions standards and a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs.

The college’s mission is to generate new knowledge in engineering and related fields, and to equip students from a diverse set of backgrounds to become leaders and citizens responsible for the betterment of individuals and society. Our vision is to be a recognized world leader for excellence and innovation in engineering research and education, with an emphasis on inclusive excellence, active learning and global society.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Large Research Grant Administration:
  • In conjunction with college units where the award resides, serve as a resource in managing large research awards and contracts such as Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANNs), Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E's), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and others. This includes understanding and managing the budget templates and workbooks, terms and conditions that help department Finance Managers/Department Research Administrators (DRA's) perform award management, cost share requirements and compliance, invoicing, reporting, technical and additional financial results.
  • Interact with campus level central offices such as Research Innovation Office (RIO), Campus Controllers Office (CCO), & Office of Contracts and Grants (OCG) to support college faculty and staff to ensure compliance and timely processing of research awards.
  • Support PI's with large research groups by monitoring awards, appointments, financial spreadsheet summaries and reporting requirements. Work closely with finance staff in all college units to manage these functions successfully.
  • Work closely with OCG to process and assist college units with large proposal/award budgets including Dept. of Energy (DOE), Dept. of Defense (DOD) or other sponsor spreadsheet submissions, cost share requirements and multi-department split award budgets.
Research Finance Support:
  • Work with departments on managing documentation and compliance on all types of awards, provide written guidance on what units need to have in their project shared files and other inquiries, as needed.
  • Suggest and build process improvements teaming with Research Support Office personnel and the Associate Dean for Research.
  • Build a shared environment for best/standard practices for research award management. Work with CEAS units on implementations that best fit their business model and ensure compliance with University processes.
  • Support college units with all service agreements, which involves invoicing, cash management, compliance and rate settings.
  • Assist with Indirect Cost Recovery split set up and monitoring across the college.
Departmental Support and Training:
  • Support the facilitation of employee training and onboarding involving OCG, CCO and university policies and procedures. This may include creating training materials such as informational handouts and hosting training sessions for faculty and staff in college units on various research administration topics, when necessary.
  • Backfill research/finance administration during absences, vacancies and high-volume cycles, as needed.
  • Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned by the Associate Dean for Research Administration.
What You Should Know
  • All University of Colorado Boulder employees are required to follow the campus COVID-19 vaccine requirement . New employees must provide proof of vaccination or receive a medical or religious exemption within 30 days of employment.
What We Can Offer
  • Starting salary range is $70,000 - $76,000. Relocation assistance is available within CEAS guidelines.
Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .

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What We Require
  • A Bachelor's degree with three years of professional experience in contract or grant administration (technical, project management and deliverables, intellectual property, regulatory). Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
What You Will Need
  • Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize and achieve key objectives.
  • Ability to understand and integrate technical information from multiple organizations.
  • Ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities.
  • Excellent oral and written (narrative and presentation) communication skills.
  • Ability to make decisions and to address and resolve issues.
  • Ability to handle confidential information in an appropriate manner.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and sophisticated environment.
What We Would Like You To Have
  • Experience in grant proposal preparation.
  • Experience with contract negotiation and/or grant administration with universities and federal agencies.
  • Experience with database software, compiling statistics, developing and manipulating complex spread sheets; experience with word processing and presentation software.
  • Successful completion of, or progress towards, the Certified Research Administrator requirements designated by the Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC).
Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

  1. A current resume.
  2. A cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications and responsibilities of the position.


We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by November 29, 2022 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs .

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu


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