Grant and Contract Administrator
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Position Title Grant and Contract Administrator Job Type Staff Position Information

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) has an exciting career opportunity for a Grant and Contract Administrator to provide administration and financial compliance for complex portfolio grants and contracts for our Financial Services operations. This is a full-time, exempt position with full benefits. The Grant and Contract Administrator will report to the Vice President of Administrative Affairs.

A part of the University System of Maryland (USM), the University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a state assisted institution with an enrollment of 2500+ students. The institution is located in Princess Anne, on the eastern shore of Maryland.

Responsibilities

* Manages day-to-day post-award administration and financial compliance for a complex portfolio of grants and contracts from award setup to closeout

* Works collaboratively with principal investigators (PIs) to monitor award expenditures ensuring allocability and allowability with sponsor and university policies and preventing overspending.

* Understands, applies, and advises on university and sponsor policies while supporting award modification (no-cost extensions, change in personnel, scope revision, budget reallocation requests).

* Prepares and processes invoices ensuring that financial accounting procedures are followed.

* Responsible for preparation, review, and submission of financial reports to sponsors, through various mechanisms including sponsor web-based portals such as Fastlane, ERA commons, Grant Solutions, etc

* Assists with internal reports with direction from supervisor.

* Manages and reviews budget setup, subrecipient and subcontract agreement processing, encumbers funds and participates in subrecipient financial monitoring.

* Meets with faculty to discuss their awards, liaises with key offices including financial services, Business Travel, Accounts Payable, Procurement, etc

* Participates in training to increase research administration knowledge.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Classification 13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree with two (2) years of related experience.

* Previous experience in an academic setting.

* Working knowledge of federal regulations governing the administration of grants and contracts (Uniform Guidance, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and agency specific regulations)

* Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office.

* Must be goal orientated, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as in coordination with various teams

* Demonstrates willingness to take on new challenges and openness to change.

Preferred Qualifications Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

* Ability to work in a team environment to deliver high quality customer service .

* Ability to demonstrate effective time-management, problem resolution and organizational skills.

Certifications/Registrations

N/A

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

FLSA Exempt Salary Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S00614P Application/Resume deadline Open Until Filled Yes Resume/Application Process

Resume review will continue until the position is filled. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

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