Grant Development Specialist 2- MCG-Vascular Biology Center
Grant Development Specialist 2- MCG-Vascular Biology Center
Job ID: 297296 Location: Augusta University Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary:
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College/Department Information
Researching Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Stroke, Hypertension, Diabetes... With the increasing frequency of obesity and diabetes, especially in Georgia, cardiovascular disease is reaching epidemic proportions. The Vascular Biology Center at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University knows the demand is high for new and better treatments. Our internationally recognized team of research experts have one goal - to make breakthroughs in the prevention and treatment of disease so that we all may live longer, healthier lives.
Job Summary
The Grant Development Specialist 2 is responsible for comprehensive administrative services including research administration, budgetary and financial management, project planning and development, purchasing and procurement administration, general administrative and ensuring compliance with regulatory policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
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Manage ~35+ departmental accounts including state, sponsored, and incentive funds; budget development, processes to track fiscal activity, ensuring items are allocated in accordance with budget assignments and federal, state, university, and sponsor requirements. Responsible for modifications, restrictions of spending, and/or reallocation of funds. Approve expenditures, maintain, and reconcile accounts monthly. Prepare and provide monthly financial analysis of accounts and projections to support existing and planned operations and reliable reports to leadership. Allocate P-Card purchases in Works.
Follow grant lifecycle from submission to final funding reports. Interpret funding opportunity announcements to establish a feasible budget for staff, conference attendance, supplies & equipment, and F&A costs. Prepare and compile grant application documents according to agency requirements for VBC Predocs, Postdocs, Junior faculty & Principal Investigators utilizing agency systems for submissions to agencies such as NIH, DoD, AHA, ADA, JDRF and ALA. Coordinate with other institutions/entities to develop and submit subcontracts. Prepare annual financial/progress reports and budget for awards. Submit through agency portals Proposal Central, eRA Commons, InfoEd, Department of Defense, AHA. Prepare and submit grant closeout reports consistent with university and agency processes and timelines. Facilitate the transfer of grants or change of grantee across institutions to include equipment purchased, grantee application, working with Sponsored Programs, processing protocols with IRB, animal, biosafety, chemical safety & radiation safety, working with PI to determine changes in research objectives or facilities and resources. Communicate with PIs on updates/new requirements announced by funding agencies.
Serve as primary contact with Post Award on grant expenditures; prepare and process Budget Amendments, ATBs, and Cost Transfers as needed. Process lab orders and invoices; controlled substances; Lab Equipment Services invoices.
Serve as key member to the department's research management team, monitor compliance and audit activities; guide staff award procurement, liaise with Purchasing, Financials, Asset Management, IT as needed.
Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or related field with three years of experience in business, finance, accounting or other related field.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Detail-oriented with strong accounting, prioritization, management and organizational skills.
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work independently with only limited supervision, complete work and meet deadlines.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required).
Salary: $56,600-$68,050 annually.
Pay Band: B11
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.
Recruitment Period: Until Filled.
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Credit Check
This position will require the acquisition of a P-Card and/or handle cash, credit or other sensitive information and will require a satisfactory Consumer Credit check as a condition of employment.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.
