Senior Sponsored Program Specialist

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The Diabetes Research Institute has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Sponsored Programs Specialist position. The incumbent coordinates administrative and financial functions for the assigned department. Primarily, assist our Director and Manager, Sponsored Programs with the submission of the grants and subcontracts.

• Provides technical assistance and guidance to faculty and administrators in the development and preparation of funding proposals.

• Responds to general inquiries regarding sponsored program policies and procedures.

• Reviews grant applications to ensure accuracy.

• Accesses applicable database(s) to verify regulatory compliance approvals before establishing of the project account.

• Maintains the internal proposal documents and electronic records for assigned portfolio.

• Processes and disseminates various non-financial post-award actions such as award notifications, amendments, and related documents.

• Assists in the coordination of the project closeout.

• Coordinates with faculty on possible need for budget revisions to be consistent with award amount as received.

• Reviews award terms and conditions and discusses flagged items with faculty.

• Oversees all audits and bank reconciliations of petty cash accounts.

• Monitors sponsored programs subcontracting activity.

• Submits to accounts payable all received and endorsed invoices and tracks timely payments by that unit.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                        

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                           

Provides technical assistance and guidance to faculty and administrators in the development and preparation of funding proposals. Responds to general inquiries regarding sponsored program policies and procedures. Reviews grant applications to ensure accuracy. Accesses applicable database(s) to verify regulatory compliance approvals before establishing of the project account. Maintains the internal proposal documents and electronic records for assigned portfolio. Processes and disseminates various non-financial post-award actions such as award notifications, amendments, and related documents. Assists in the coordination of the project closeout. Coordinates with faculty on possible need for budget revisions to be consistent with award amount as received. Reviews award terms and conditions and discusses flagged items with faculty. Oversees all audits and bank reconciliations of petty cash accounts. Monitors sponsored programs subcontracting activity. Submits to accounts payable all received and endorsed invoices and tracks timely payments by that unit. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

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