Grant & Contracts Specialist

%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ETemple University%27s Research Administration Department is searching for a Grants and Contracts Specialist!%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EREMOTE WORK OPPORTUNITY%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EBecome a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following%5C:%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3EFull medical, dental, vision coverage%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3EPaid time off%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E11 Paid Holidays%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3ETuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3EA generous retirement plan and so much more!%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESALARY RANGE%5C: %2460,000 to %2465,000%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3EA variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant’s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPosition Summary%5C:%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3EThe Grant and Contracts Specialist, in the Office of Research’s Pre-Award Research Administration Division, is responsible for the management of pre-award activities for assigned schools and colleges. This position s%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:107%;mso-ansi-language%5C:EN-US;mso-bidi-language%5C:AR-SA;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:Calibri;mso-fareast-language%5C:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;%22%3Eerves as the university%27s primary institutional administrator responsible for the independent review, acceptance, implementation, and activation of sponsored research awards, contracts, cooperative agreements, and amendments. Reviews complex award terms and conditions, ensures institutional compliance with sponsor and regulatory requirements, establishes award records within institutional systems, and coordinates award implementation across multiple administrative units. Serves as a subject matter expert on award setup, sponsor requirements, and institutional policies while providing guidance to faculty, administrators, and university leadership.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3ETemple is 7th in the nation among universities with the fastest growth in research in the past 10 years, recently reaching %24323M in research expenditures. Discoveries generated by Temple researchers span the university’s 17 schools and colleges, resulting in a diverse intellectual property portfolio that is reaching significant commercial milestones and delivering new solutions that impact communities.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3EThe Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) collaborates with Temple University researchers and external partners to promote meaningful scholarship, uphold research integrity, and foster new discoveries that make a significant impact in communities.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3EAs Temple%27s researchers and external partners come from all walks of life, so do we. You will find it easy to fit in while staying true to yourself as part of the Research Administration team. If you value a highly collaborative and innovative team that is diverse and focused on making an impact, please join us.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequired Education and Experience%5C:%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3EBachelor%27s degree, and at least four years of related research administration experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequired Skills and Abilities%5C:%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E*Demonstrated ability to utilize online financial systems.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E*Demonstrated computer skills, and advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite, including advanced spreadsheet and database software skills.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E*Demonstrated analytical skills, and ability to work with large financial data sets.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E*Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interact with a diverse constituent population. %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E*Demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills, along with the ability to be task- and detail-oriented.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred Skills and Abilities%5C:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E*Strong understanding of Sponsored Projects and Research Administration.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEssential duties%5C:%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E*Providing assistance in locating funding opportunities from government, non-profit, and industrial/corporate sources;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E*Reviewing and interpreting external sponsor guidelines;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E*Assisting in proposal preparation;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E*Validating completeness of proposals prior to submission;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E*Monitoring budgets for compliance with school, university and sponsor regulations;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E*Accepting and reviewing award terms and conditions;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E*Educating faculty Principal Investigators and research personnel on systems such as NSF Fastlane, NIH Commons and eRA, and on University and Sponsor regulations and guidelines, and updated policy and procedures;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E*Preparing internal pre-award related reports; and%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E*Responding to inquiries from executive level University administration concerning specific grant and contract information.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E*Please note this position will work remotely, the duration of remote work will be at the discretion of Temple University and the department.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3ETemple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3ECompliance Statement%5C: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3ETemple University%27s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety. Go here to review%5C: https%5C://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annualsecurity-report%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family%5C:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:16px;%22%3EYou may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University’s Campus Safety Services at 215- 204-7900.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E