Grants and Research Administrator II

Performs independent complex professional support for the MSU Extension enterprise by providing services in Pre-Award Administration Services, Post-Award Administration and Service Center activities.

 

Serving as a resource for MSU Extension personnel for external and internal funded grant proposals, this position assists in all aspects of the preparation of internally and externally funded projects, including review of solicitations and development of grant budgets, justifications and subcontracts. The successful candidate will work with the Office of Sponsored Programs, and Contracts and Grants Administration, to carry out aspects of the proposal submission, revision of awards and award management processes, as well as working with other universities, federal and state governments, foundations, and industries. This position is responsible for review of proposals to ensure compliance with sponsoring agency regulations and University policies and procedures. The grants and research administrator will develop and coordinate multiple projects with extensive interactions with internal colleges/units and external entities, while providing support for MSU Extension Service Center activities, including costing, tracking and invoicing services, and performs other administrative duties as needed.

·        Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in business administration, finance, or a research-related field.

·        Three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in research administration, including the area of pre or post award processes; grants management; experience with federal, state or industry research grants, including developing budgets using spreadsheets; experience reviewing solicitations.

 

Applicants are asked to provide a current resume, cover letter and four (4) professional references including email addresses.

 

Application deadline is January 20, 2020.

 

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer, committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. Michigan State University Extension employment opportunities are open to eligible/qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodations.

The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.