Grants Coordinator
- Employer
- Colorado State University Pueblo
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Salary
- $38,046.00 - $38,046.00
- Date posted
- Apr 18, 2022
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Grants & Contracts
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Part Time
The Center for Cyber Security Education and Research
(CCSER) at Colorado State University
Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) serves as an
interdisciplinary center to provide program guidance and oversight
in the areas of Technology, Cyber Security, and Information
Assurance and fosters collaboration and outreach opportunities in
the areas of education and research for CSU Pueblo and southern
Colorado students.
Included in its mission statement, the CCSER seeks to develop
alliances with other CSU Pueblo departments and centers, other
educational institutions, and external corporate and industry
organizations for the purpose of pursuing joint initiatives that
will provide educational and outreach programs, particularly in the
areas of technology and cyber security to K-12 educational levels
and to all interested parties, institutions and organizations in
the greater Pueblo, Colorado area.
The CCSER will coordinate the "strategic components" and activities
of the National Science Foundation: Science, Technology,
Engineering, Math for Hispanic Serving Institutions (NSF- STEM for
HIS) grant via the Principal Investigators of these grant awards.
The NSF-STEM-HSI grant, named "Project PUENTE" (Partnerships in
Undergraduate Education for New and Transferring
Estudiantes) is designed to use the fields of technology
and cyber security as gateways to attract, recruit, and increase
the retention and graduation rates of undergraduate
Hispanic/Latino, female and underrepresented student groups
pursuing degrees that lead to STEM degrees and STEM-related
careers.
Description of Job
This 30 hour per week, benefits-eligible position provides
professional level grant coordination, accounting, bookkeeping,
financial reporting and administrative support for the NSF-STEM-HSI
grant and State of Colorado (SoC) Cyber Security/Block Chain
Fund.
Primary Duties
Interface with the CSU Pueblo Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)
and Grants Accountant staff on a weekly and monthly basis to track,
monitor and report all related expenditures under this NSF-STEM-HSI
and SoC grants. Complete all related bookkeeping tasks (e.g.,
process P.O’s, supplemental contracts etc.) and complete monthly
financial reconciliations related to the drawdowns by the 10th of
each month.
Assist Co-Principal Investigator to plan and coordinate
transitional and integrative activities for high school and
community college level students, particularly those aimed at
inclusion of under-represented student groups and females.
Assist the NSF Project PUENTE PI and Co-PI to develop, compose and
complete required NSF federal reports.
Assist as needed our Project PUENTE Alliance community colleges
(CCs) and high schools in collaborating, planning, developing, and
implementing activities specifically directed at Hispanic/Latino CC
and high school students to increase interest in STEM and cyber
security related course work and STEM-related careers.
Assist Project PUENTE and SoC grant team in coordinating culturally
sensitive workshops to build cultural responsibility, sensitivity
and competence in instructional and curriculum practices.
Communicate NSF Project PUENTE activities, accomplishments and
program progress to CSU-Pueblo Marketing for media coverage and
news releases.
*** Note: This position is 3/4 time or approximately
30 hours per week. It is benefits- eligible and has the
potential for a flexible and/or partially-remote work
arrangement.***
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
- A baccalaureate degree in a business-related field from a regionally or nationally accredited university
- Ability to develop effective work relationships with NSF grants team, CSU Pueblo administrators and financial staff, and community college and high school administrators
- Ability to work with state and federal grants and related Fund accounting and financial reporting
- Evidence of excellence in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and other related software interfaces
- Successful work experience in project management, and project coordination
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree or higher (e.g. MS, MA, MBA) in accounting, finance, project management, business
- Evidence of personal commitment to the CCSER and NSF Project PUENTE mission and its related goals
- Evidence of the ability to manage multiple project and accounting and financial reporting deadlines in a timely fashion
- Work experience in project management or projects coordinating State of Colorado and Federal grant awards.
- Experience in Fund or Grant accounting
- Experience with CSU KUALI Financial Systems (KFS) and Accounting Reporting Systems
- Evidence of working with diverse faculty, diverse community college and high school teachers, administrators, and in particular, female students and students from diverse backgrounds
Condition of Employment
Evidence of your being fully vaccinated for COVID-19, or applicable
exemption, is required as a condition of employment with CSU
Pueblo. Employment is contingent upon your submission of records
showing full vaccination for
COVID-19, or receiving the first dose of a
two-dose vaccine—or a single dose vaccine—before your hire date and
submitting evidence of a second dose (as necessary, based on
vaccination type) within 30 calendar days of your hire
date, or completion of an exemption before your
hire date.
Information about medical and non-medical exemptions is available
at https://www.csupueblo.edu/coronavirus/vaccinations/index.html.
Those employees who qualify for an exemption may be required to
follow additional public health requirements or precautions, such
as isolation, quarantine, testing, or other measures, particularly
if there is a COVID-19 outbreak, in accordance with the direction
and guidance of public health officials and University and CSU
System policy.
Supplemental Information
All interested candidates must apply through the on-line
application system. No other format of application
materials will be accepted.
Applicants must attach the following documents, in order
to be considered for this position:
Additionally, applicants must include current contact
information for three professional references, either to the online
application or as an attachment.
Applications submitted without the required
attachments/information above will be considered incomplete and
will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted,
applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to
their application packet, with the exception of their personal
contact and demographic information.
Early submission of application materials is encouraged.
Screening of application materials will begin immediately and
continue until filled, but those applications received prior to 4
pm (MST) on Thursday, April 21st, 2022 will receive full
consideration.
About Colorado State University
Pueblo
Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state
university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo
provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction
with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global
economy. Students can choose from 35 undergraduate programs
with 81 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business; the
College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of
Health, Education, and Nursing; and 13 graduate programs.
CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and
entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community,
creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations,
and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to
the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse
population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the
demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than
25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has
designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides
reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and
rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation
also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant
funds to support its ability to better serve all students.
Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools
in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines
electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business
ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools
internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in
business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board
of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate
engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100
by U.S. News and World Report. CSU Pueblo has
an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated
Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly
renovated and expanded student center.
At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased
significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter
environment to a more traditional collegiate experience.
Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a
member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22
varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and
club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus
life.
Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive
benefits package including:
About Pueblo, Colorado
The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich,
diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of
the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the
majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round
climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air and
300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts
to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities,
encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along
Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking or
skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily
agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and
a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology
industries.
CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive
learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct
background investigations for all final candidates being considered
for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited
to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex
offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are
extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a
background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions
depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV
and/or credit check.
The University reserves the right to check additional
references, with prior notification given to the candidate.
Note: The successful
candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work
completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept
work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to
provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with
disabilities. If you need accommodations, please contact the
Office of Human Resources& Institutional Equity at (719)
549-2441 or hr@csupueblo.edu.
In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the
University's annual security report is available at: https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety.
Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran
status. Additionally, the University complies with all other
relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment
practices.
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