Job Description Summary
The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is seeking a Grants Administrator I. This position will work with the Addictions Science Division (ASD) faculty to develop, prepare and submit grant proposals via various online systems. The incumbent will also provide technical financial assistance post award to the Investigators, Administrative Manager and Division Administrator working with financial programs, software, and reporting mechanisms. Additionally, this position will provide procurement support for contractual and consulting activities associated with grant awards.
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Classified
Cost Center
CC001039 COM PSYCH Addiction Science CC
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
University-06
Pay Range
47,588.00 - 67,817.00 - 88,047.000
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Description
FLSA: Salaried
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Remote Work: Following training, this position is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2 days/week remote
Job Duties:
35% - Assist ASD Faculty with the development and preparation of grant proposals and submissions. Specifically, duties will include but are not limited to:
- Liaison with Investigators and sub awardees in the assembly of documents needed for submission. (10%)
- Obtain and review program announcements to determine submission process and initiate the indicated process (CAYUSE 424, Grants.gov, etc.). (5%).
- Assist investigators with budget and budget justifications. This task includes ensuring that the budget is within funding agency and MUSC policies. (10%)
- Engage subcontractors and consultants to obtain necessary information from them for proposal submission process. (10%)
35% - Maintain fiscal/accounting duties for the ASD. Specific tasks include:
- Analyze and provide a detailed narrative for assigned Sponsored Awards (grants/contracts) and Unrestricted accounts on a quarterly basis. Prepare and distribute quarterly financial reports (Award variances and Budget-to-Actuals) to ASD Faculty PI’s and Division Administrator.(15%)
- Oversee all payroll Costing Allocation tasks (PCAs) and Payroll Accounting Adjustment tasks (PAAs) in WorkDay for assigned ASD faculty and staff and approve incoming PCAs & PAAs for non-ASD employees with salary support on an assigned sponsored award or unrestricted fund (15%)
- Review and approve, for assigned faculty PIs/accounts, non-payroll transactions. (5%)
25% - Perform duties related to the receipt and administration of funded awards for ASD. Duties include:
- Assist PI and ORSP in the establishment, renewal, and closing of awards. (10%)
- Initiate and maintain necessary documentation for establishing subcontracts and consultants as needed. (5%)
- Assist PI with processing changes in effort, contractual arrangements, no-cost extensions, carryover requests, etc. (5%)
- Manage effort reporting for grant personnel on a quarterly basis. (5%)
5% - Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Training and Experience: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel required. Prior experience working with grant submissions (preaward) and grant financial management (postaward) is highly desired. Ability to cultivate positive working relationships with coworkers and other departments (e.g. Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) and Grants and Contracts Accounting (GCA) in order to provide optimal grants administration on behalf of ASD Faculty.
Additional Job Description
Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and three years business, personnel, grant-in-aid or public administration experience.
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!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
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