Grants Coordinator
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Grants CoordinatorExternal postingFull-Time, Temporary, Exempt, Administrative/ProfessionalJOB SUMMARY: Responsible to the Director of Sponsored Programs to develop and manage grants and contract funding, support SVSU faculty and staff to obtain and manage internal and external grant funding/contracts and submit required reports. Assure all proposals, awards, and funded projects conform to federal, state, university, and sponsor guidelines. One-year temporary position.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Share funding opportunities with appropriate faculty/staff.Assist faculty/staff to prepare and submit competitive proposals to external funding sources and internal grant competitions.Review proposals and ensure compliance with sponsoring agency and SVSU policies, guidelines, and regulations.Review and process required grant documents, subawards, and contracts.Monitor funded proposals. Work with the PI/Project Director to resolve complex and administrative issues that arise during project operation; review and approve expenditures; monitor and revise project budgets and timelines; prepare and submit required reports to sponsoring agencies.Assist faculty/staff to carry out scope of work of funded proposals to ensure compliance with sponsoring agency, SVSU policies, guidelines, and regulations.Provide administrative support for IRB and IACUC.Maintain required grant-related databases and assist the Director with annual institutional reporting.Attend professional meetings (i.e., NCURA, AUTM, SRA, GRC), earn appropriate certification (i.e., CRA, CIP), and disseminate meeting information to appropriate faculty/staff.Other duties as assigned.SUPERVISION RECEIVED: This position will report to the Director of Sponsored Programs with annual evaluations.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree.Three (3) years of experience in grant writing, grant administration, or a related field.Ability to plan effectively and work under multiple deadlines in a professionally friendly manner.Ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse faculty and staff as well as external organization personnel.Possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and management skills.Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.Experience and ability to positively interact with diverse student populations and groups.Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Master's degree preferred.Five (5) years of experience in grant writing, grant administration, or a related field.Knowledge of grant/contract policies and procedures, IRB, IACUC in an academic environment.WORKING CONDITIONS:Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.Posted through: Open Until FilledApplicants must apply online at jobs.svsu.eduAbout SVSU:Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty, and staff. For nine consecutive years, SVSU has been recognized as a Great College to Work For  (2016-2024).SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements, or some other component of their academic preparation.SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations, and school districts to improve students' performance in math, science, and the arts at the middle school, high school, and university levels. SVSU is building the first university research station on Lake Huron, expanding its commitment to freshwater research and public health.More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2024). SVSU fields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, #J-18808-Ljbffr