Grants

Grants & Projects Analyst 2

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Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Grants and Projects Analyst 2. The Grants and Projects Analyst 2 will manage grant awards from cradle to grave in a manner governed by applicable laws and regulations. Under general supervision, the Grants and Projects Analyst 2 assists in the financial oversight and management of over 50 awards with a federal grant revenue amount of over $29M. The position assists with the development of grant proposals to federal, state, and other agencies. The position also develops, implements, and monitors grant compliance training workshops for grant recipients that provides guidance to principal investigators on proper grants management, including compliance with internal and external policies and regulations. This position interprets and compiles large quantities of complex financial data for use in required project reporting.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely under-served student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 45% are Hispanic, 12% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 11% are Black/African American, 25% are White, and 7% are multiracial.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Primary Responsibilities:

Post Award Duties

• Post award management for all of the institution's grants, including federal, state, and local government sponsored programs and grants from private/nonprofit agencies.
• Provide assistance to the University and principal investigators (PIs) in evaluating and improving the effectiveness of grant programs, including researching, maintaining, and reviewing various information (to include, but not limited to, financial data).
• Facilitate and monitor the timely and accurate submission of all monthly, quarterly, and final financial reports, including required cost sharing.
• Facilitate monthly drawdown of funds for all awards by preparing invoices, compiling backup documentation, and securing all required signatures; submit drawdown/reimbursement requests for all non-federal sponsors, but may assist with drawdowns from federal sponsors as needed.
• Resolve unidentified payments/revenue from a sponsor in a timely manner.
• Maintenance and monitoring of Award Tasks to track compliance of all required reports and deliverables for each grant award.
• Assist with grant budget modifications requests, analyzing budgeted ledger accounts and expenditures to assist PIs with proper re-budgeting, in accordance with approved scope of work and proper/effective use of funds.
• Maintains grant databases as part of Grants Award Services reconciliation for all awards.

Training

• Create and provide training workshops for Principal Investigators, Project Directors, Grant Managers, administrative assistants, and other personnel to provide guidance regarding compliance with grant requirements.
• Provide one-on-one Workday "on demand" training to campus personnel upon request.
• Provides technical support to PIs regarding grant program operations, management, and interpretation of grant regulations. The incumbent research, develops, recommends, and implements long-term training programs/initiatives to improve grant operations.

Pre-Award

• Support the preparation of grant funding applications to secure federal, state, and other sponsored funding sources for the institution.
• Review grant solicitation guidelines for eligibility requirements, interpret the content of complex grant solicitation guidelines and regulations and compile required financial and statistical data needed for the development of grant applications.
• Assist staff/faculty with the development of complex multi-year budgets and assessing compliance of budgeted items to cost principles and institutional budgeting policies/procedures.

Supervision

• Supervision of the Grants Award Services student worker, who provides clerical support to the department.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field and two years of professional grants experience which includes at least two of the following areas: writing grant applications; determining grant/subgrant program eligibility; researching, writing and implementing grant program plans; managing fiscal aspects of grants/subgrants; providing technical assistance to grant/subgrant recipients; and/or monitoring and ensuring grant/subgrant recipient compliance; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of professional grants experience which includes at least two of the areas as described above; OR one year of experience as a Grants & Projects Analyst I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in finance, accounting, budgets, grants, and/or contracts administration.
• Knowledge of 2 CFR 200 and generally accepted accounting principles.

Salary & Benefits

Budgeted salary for this position is $64,414.80. Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including a generous vacation & sick benefits, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, a choice between three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, and an excellent pension retirement plan through the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada. The plan requires employees to withhold 17.5% of the budgeted salary toward retirement with an equal employer match of 17.5%. No relocation assistance is provided for this position.

The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

This Posting is Open Until Filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

Nevada State University employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Travel Reimbursement

Out of Area/State Candidates will not be offered travel reimbursement.

Exempt
No

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at apply@nevadastate.edu.

Please upload the following documents:

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University;
• Names and contact information of three references, at least one of whom can speak to your teaching ability (you will be notified before references are contacted);
• Veteran Interview Consideration - (optional) - To receive interview consideration for veterans and veterans with a service-connected disability, proof is required at the time of application. Please attach proof electronically to your application under the Resume/CV section. (Examples of acceptable documents include DD-214, disability letter from Veteran's Administration, etc.).

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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