Location: Kennesaw,GA, USA
About Us
Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.
Location
Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Job Summary
Provides administration support to assigned post-award administration for various sponsored programs activities to ensure that projects are in compliance with regulatory, funding agency, and policy requirements. Processes procurement requests for externally funded grants and/or contracts following applicable policies and procedures. Handles award intake, budget reporting, and project end date management. Builds and maintains partnering relationships with internal stakeholders and assigned departments.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible for an assigned departmental grant award portfolio
2. Advises on applicable policies and procedures for grant related travel, human resources, procurement, and compliance
3. Analyzes budgetary activity and availability and advises faculty on mechanisms for, and allowability of no-cost extensions
4. Reconciles grants and monitors rate of expenditures on a monthly basis and reports to faculty
5. Collaborates with Specialists and Sr. Specialists for review of grant related purchases
6. Responsible for the departments Purchasing Card (Pcard) and assists with electronic purchasing system processes
7. Processes procurement and reimbursement requests
8. Aids in sponsored program award intake and management of project end dates
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
Required Experience
One (1) year related work experience
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Preferred Experience
One (1) year of experience working with sponsored programs preferred
Experience with grant and contract policies of Federal, state, and private sponsors
Experience with Cayuse or other electronic grants management system
Proposed Salary
The budgeted salary range is $22.05 to $27.88 per hour. Offers are based on relevant experience.
Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Able to work independently without guidance
Able to devise, develop, collect, and analyze statistical information and reports
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and/procedures that govern major federal and non-federal sponsors
Understanding of research administration roles and responsibilities for internal and external resources
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, ...@kennesaw.edu.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position requires a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
Background Check
* Credit Report
* Standard Enhanced
* Education
Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.