Grants And Contracts Administrator

Type of Appointment: Full-Time, ProbationaryCollective Bargaining Unit: California State University Employees Union - Unit 9Job Classification: Administrative Analyst/Specialist – ExemptAnticipated Hiring Amount:$5,022- $6,127 per monthWork Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pmTHE DEPARTMENTThe Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) is located within the Office of Research (OR) which is part of central Academic Affairs. ORSP provides leadership and support to the University's academic units, i.e., the colleges, schools and departments, as well as to individuals and groups of faculty. ORSP provides assistance to faculty and staff to obtain externally funded research support. The office is a central source of information on federal and government agencies, foundations, and corporations which support research. ORSP provides assistance in all pre-award and post-award phases of grants and contracts from development and planning up to the point of project implementation. This includes assistance in identifying potential external funding sources; conceptualizing programs; proposal planning and development; developing budgets; completing applications; developing and reviewing contracts; assisting with the University's approval process; assisting in negotiations with sponsoring agencies; and assuring compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESGrant and Contract proposal planning, preparation, submission, and completionDevelopment: Work in coordination with Deans, Associate Deans, Department Chairs, and budget analysts to develop grant resources and identify and communicate sources of internal and external funding.Provide support to faculty and staff in communicating with potential sponsor agency representatives: prepare and revise proposal budgets and budget justifications: complete all sponsor agency forms and assurances, proposal editing as allowed by sponsor deadline; assembly of proposal components, and submission of the proposal through mail/courier, sponsor portal or other electronic means.Provide technical review of terms and conditions of all sponsored contracts for adherence to University, CPP Foundation, and Uniform Guidance guidelines; write and review contracts, subcontracts, and amendments to contracts with corporations, state and federal agencies, collaborating universities, and private foundations.Assure compliance with applicable sponsor guidelines, laws, and regulations such as the Uniform Guidance/OMS circulars and FARs.Compliance: Provide support to faculty, staff, and administrators in completing the University's approval process; Complete all assurance requirements for grants and contracts, Maintain professional expertise and ensure compliance with federal regulations, policies and/or requirements, in particular with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars: A 110 ('Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, and Other Non Profit Organizations'); A-122 ('Cost Principles for Non Profit Organizations'); A 133 ('Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non Profit Organizations'Negotiation: Manages, reviews and negotiates grants, contracts, subcontracts, cooperative agreements and clinical trial agreements with federal agencies, state, county, city, private agencies.Conduct complex and high-level negotiations with representatives of corporations, state and federal agencies, and private foundations to revise and finalize contracts; coordinate with Foundation staff to ensure terms and conditions are acceptable to the University and the CPP Foundation; exhibit diplomacy and tact in representing the University to external agencies.Execution: Follow up promptly with contracting agencies and organizations to ensure timely processing; provide final negotiated contract, subcontract, agreement, and amendment documents to the Foundation for signature on behalf of the University.Follow up with faculty and staff: Ensure extensions and amendments are developed, reviewed and properly approved, along with appropriate budgets, well in advance of contract termination deadlines.Education: Provide recommendations for ORSP website development to enhance its user-friendly assistance on funding opportunities, processes, boilerplate documents, and other informational tools for submission success; provide workshops and one-on-one sessions to faculty and staff interested in applying for and managing grants and contracts; provide information and assist the Director of ORSP with cross training of other ORSP staff to ensure adequate backup.Resubmission: Work with applicants to address reviewer comments, revise proposal and budget/budget justification; appropriately target resubmission grant/contract proposal so that sponsor deadline is met.Identify, disseminate, and promote funding opportunitiesReview electronic & print resources that publicize funding opportunities and disseminate those opportunities to appropriate faculty/staff on campusConducts research to identify funding resources; identifies and matches opportunities to faculty interest.Promote high probability funding opportunities to the campus community using a variety of different strategies.Assist faculty in the analysis of funding announcements and to determine the appropriateness of the application.Disseminate information on the mission, goals, and funding opportunities for specific sponsor agency assignments.Follow-up regularly on the funding opportunities that are disseminated and provide additional information as necessary.Maintain and report on applicant interests and funding search systems.Engage in and arrange external relations and training activitiesInitiate and implement ORSP outreach activities designed to increase and acknowledge sponsored program activity, including regular ORSP-sponsored workshops, on-campus federal agency workshops, etc.Serve on University and project committees and task forces as requested/approved.Advise on the development of new partnerships both internal and external to the university.Participate in Foundation and grant team meetings.Actively participate in training and self-development regarding the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) Uniform Guidance complianceAcquire and disseminate current knowledge on grants and contracts processesReview and disseminate relevant information to applicants and ORSP staff on Foundation, University and CSU System policies and programs, application procedures, and regulations of sponsor agencies; This can include budgeting techniques, budgeting software, and electronic submission methods for specific sponsor agencies.Review publications containing external funding proposal development information and distribute to appropriate faculty and staff.Provide data for ORSP management information system, reports, and publicationsPrepare information for ORSP transmittals and deadline calendar.Conduct status checks on pending proposals to update the proposal information management system.Review and edit entries in the proposal information management system and other tracking systems for regular and annual reportsQUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree AND/OR the equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.Four (4) years of related experienceThorough knowledge of and ability to apply extensive expertise to complex programs and/or administrative specialties, including pertinent laws and regulations; demonstrated expertise in and advanced knowledge of the principles, problems, and methods of public and business administration and operational and fiscal management; expertise in administrative survey techniques, operations and systems analysis, statistical and research methods, and the ability to interpret and evaluate results to develop sound conclusions and recommend new or revised policies. Ability to understand problems from a broad, interactive perspective and discern applicable underlying principles to conceive of and develop strategic solutions; ability to work with representatives from public and private entities and handle potentially sensitive situations; demonstrated consultative skills in working with internal and external constituent groups; ability to effectively present ideas and concepts in written or presentation format and use consultative and facilitation skills to gain consensus; ability to train others on new skills and procedures and provide lead work direction.Preferred QualificationsAdvanced degree preferredKnowledge of post-award processesFamiliarity with CSU system and Cal Poly Pomona Foundation policiesExperience in contract development and negotiationUnderstanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs)Ability to prepare budgets, budget justifications, and proposal outlinesStrong communication skills for interaction with faculty, staff, and external agenciesDemonstrated expertise in public and business administration, fiscal management, and problem-solvingOut of State WorkThe California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. 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