What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract and Grants Specialist I, II, III or Senior position at Mississippi State University?
Contract and Grants Specialist I, II, III or Senior
Job no : 508304
Position type : Full-Time 12-Month
Department : 068800 - Dean of Engineering
Location : Main Campus - Starkville, MS
Categories : Professional
Position Open Date : Sep 10 2024
Position Function :
This position manages and provides support for pre and / or post-award activities within a department for extramural projects including proposal development assistance, accounting reconciliations and forecasts, contract and grant management. Rankings and qualifications within levels (I, II, III, Senior) are based on education and experience.
Salary Grade : Salary grades 13-15, depending on level
Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Assists Principal Investigators (PIs) in the development, preparation, and submission of
grant and contract proposals.
sketches, current & pending support, other required forms, cost sharing obligations, etc.)
for consistency, accuracy, and completeness.
institutions to secure necessary subaward documents for proposals.
compliance, resolves accounting issues, and prepares spending projections for awards.
requirements and deadlines associated with reports, research protection and protocols.
necessary to meet the sponsor requirements.
proposals.
Minimum Qualifications :
Contract & Grant Specialist I - Bachelor's Degree in a related field and one year of relevant experience.
Contract & Grant Specialist II - Bachelor's Degree in a related field and three years of relevant experience.
Contract & Grant Specialist III - Bachelor's Degree in a related field and five years of relevant experience.
Senior Contract & Grants Specialist - Master's Degree and a Professional Certification related to Research Administration (CRA, CPRA, CFRA, or PMP) and five years of relevant experience.
Substitution for Education : Two years of experience may be substituted for a master's degree at the senior level.
Substitution for Experience : None.
Preferred Qualifications :
Three years' experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Knowledge of the Uniform Guidance (OMB Circulars) and standard cost accounting.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
wide range of constituencies in the community.
and university regulations.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
1. No unusual physical requirements.
2. Requires no heavy lifting, and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.
interruptions influence priorities; difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with
certainty beyond a few days; irregular hours may be anticipated; meeting of deadlines and
coordination of unrelated activities are key to position.
4. Job frequently requires walking, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, handling objects with
hands
5. Job requires standing, stooping / kneeling / crouching / crawling, and lifting up to 10 pounds
6. Vision requirements : Ability to see information in print and / or electronically
7. Hearing requirements : Heavy telephone contact requires ability to hear and respond to
telephone conversations
Instructions for Applying :
All applicants must apply online at www.explore.msujobs.msstate.edu and attach a cover letter, current resume, copy of your transcript(s) and the complete contact information for at least three professional references. Any social security number included on requested transcripts should be redacted prior to submitting online.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement :
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.
What do I do if I need an accommodation?
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If you have any questions regarding this policy, contact the Department of Human Resources Management at (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu. Upon request, sections of this job listing are available in large print, and readers are available to assist the visually impaired.
Advertised : Sep 10 2024 Central Daylight Time
Applications close :
