UNIV - Grants Administrator II - Department of Pathology and Laboratory

Job Description

The Senior Grants Administrator for the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine reports directly to the Vice Chair of Finance & Administration and is responsible for providing pre-award expert knowledge and support for the Division of Experimental Pathology and our Clinical Divisions as well as post award monitoring.

This position will work closely with the MUSC Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP), Grants and Contract Accounting (GCA) and other central administrative units to support and manage the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine grant portfolio.

Job Duties :

30% - Serve as the senior grants administrator to interpret federal, state, MUSC and sponsor policies, procedures and regulations related to grants administration and management.

Provide pre-award support for the development and preparation of grant applications including expert review of budget and budget justifications.

Responsible for submitting internal processing forms (IPF) for competing and noncompeting grant applications, supplements and RPPR’s.

Serve as the department liaison for the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) and work closely with both ORSP and Grants and Contracts Accounting (GCA) regarding carryover requests, subcontracts, re-budgeting requests, cost share documentation and changes in key personnel, effort, or scope of work.

Recommend and develop changes in procedures or policies in accordance with changes in federal, state, and local regulations. - (Essential)

25% - Manage and monitor the post award management of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine sponsored awards. Review and submit monthly expenditure reports to PI’s and ensure that the awards are expending per the budget plan, identify and address variances with the Vice Chair of Finance & Administration.

Ensure timely setup of multi-year grants and subcontracts. Coordinate and communicate with financial staff related to post award management plans and changes. - (Essential)

20% - Serve as the lead Grant / Budget Core leader within Pathology and Laboratory Medicine providing expert guidance, consultation and training to faculty, principal investigators fellows, and other trainees.

The Grant Administrator II will also provide expert guidance and communicate best practices to PI’s in the aspects of developing and submitting competing and non-competing grant submissions, budget development and analysis review, supplemental and carryover requests and subcontracts, and in establishing contracts for other sponsored projects in compliance with federal, state, MUSC and sponsor regulations and requirements.

This position will enhance Pathology and Laboratory Medicine’s research portfolio by monitoring and making recommendations to further improve the quality of the internal review process and administrative submissions. (Essential)

20% - Train and provide oversight to the Fiscal Analyst and other staff as appropriate in pre-award and post-award grants administration.

Attend institutional training to keep skills current and knowledge up-to-date and disseminate training information to staff as needed.

Complete Payroll Costing Allocations and Payroll Accounting Adjustments in OurDay as needed. Ensure ample trained personnel resources are available to manage Pathology and Laboratory Medicine’s growing grants and contracts portfolio. - (Essential)

5% - Performs other duties as assigned. - (Essential)

Preferred Experience & Additional Skills :

Working Knowledge of NIH grants

Working knowledge of Workday / OurDay

Ability to review and assess complex grants and contracts

Knowledge of contractual and grant monitoring procedures

Working knowledge of Cause 424 and Cayuse SP

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with collaborators

Ability to communicate effectively

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements : A bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration or the social sciences and four years experience in contracts and grant administration activities.

Physical Requirements : (Note : The following descriptions are applicable to this section : Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift;

Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position.

Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking / mobile.

Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined / cramped spaces.

Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both hands / arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands / wrists / elbows and shoulders.

Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.

Continuous) Ability to lift, carry, lower, push or pull objects 15 lbs or more, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20 / 40 vision, corrected.

Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance.

Frequent) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance / relationship between objects;

depth perception. (Frequent) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Frequent) Ability to hear and / or understand conversations.

Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent) Ability to work in dusty areas.

Infrequent) Additional New Requirements : Computer literacy.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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