Location: Kennesaw,GA, USA
About Us
Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Do you want to cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages free expression and civil discourse? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!
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
Responsible for management and oversight in the areas of proposal review, grant award and contract intake and review, and building and maintaining positive relations with internal and external customers and partner various KSU offices, analyzing and interpreting policy and procedures related to research administration, and developing and disseminating research administration-related information to the campus. Builds and maintains partnering relationships with internal stakeholders and other operational departments while acting as a liaison with sponsors.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Advises on and contributes to applicable policies and procedures for proposal review and submission, award intake, and other pre-award related areas
2. Develops and provides detailed proposal checklists, templates, and timelines to manage workflows and help guide faculty and their staff through the proposal development process.
3. Reviews federal, state, local, nonprofit, and industry grant and contract applications
4. Provides guidance throughout the budget development process ensuring compliance and accuracy prior to proposal submission.
5. Obtains and/or provides institutional components of proposals and performs administrative validation on all proposal elements
6. Prepares proposals for submission to sponsors using electronic submission portals, including Cayuse (KSUs grants management system), FastLane/Research.gov, Assist, and grants.gov
7. Manages routing process in Cayuse or other electronic grants management system
8. Facilitates Just-In-Time and other pre-award actions requiring institutional authorized review
9. Intakes awards and prepares internal documentation for hand off to other Sponsored Programs Administration units
10. Interacts regularly with and provides high quality customer service to faculty and other staff throughout the proposal development and submission process
11. Assists with team and faculty training
12. Aids in electronic system management and updating for both internal and sponsor systems
13. Serves as primary intermediary with all pertinent sponsors, faculty, staff and campus entities
14. Ensures adherence to quality standards, all policies, and award regulations
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Required Experience
Three (3) years of experience in a sponsored programs office aiding in proposal review, submission, and management of externally sponsored activity and/or research development within a university, non-profit institutions or academic medical center setting.
Experience with applying and interpreting Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200, federal agency specific regulations, and non-federal sponsor guidelines.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Certified Pre-award Research Administration (CPRA)
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Preferred Experience
Experience with Cayuse or electronic grants management systems
Experience using electronic systems, including FastLane/Research.gov, Assist, and grants.gov to submit grant/contract proposals
Experience using project management software to organize workflow a plus
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Able to work independently without guidance
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 on this policy, 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 does not have financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check
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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.
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