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The Grant Administrator will assist the Departmental Administrator in expediting tasks including but not limited to personnel, budgetary, operational, and financial aspects.    Duties will include:  Participate in the grant application process by providing budget estimates, staffing information, biosketches, publications, etc in a timely and accurate fashion. Independently and proactively forecast and manage accounts; provide post-award financial management of grants and contracts, including on-going tracking of actual & projected expenditures. Prepare financial reports for grant and contract expenditures. Develop forecasts and scenarios to ensure optimal use of funds. Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and reports. Update all departmental accounts on a monthly basis. Audit all payroll transactions related to the above activities by comparing Effort Reporting with the departmental internal records to ensure expenses are properly calculated in all funds. Assist in the completion of departmental effort reports. Prepare and review ePAFs, position requisitions and Faculty/Postdoctoral Appointments. Complete labor redistributions as necessary. Skills and Competencies:  Familiarity with financial management principles and practices. Ability to organize a large number of accounts with differing project periods. Demonstrates ability to work in a fast paced environment with changing priorities and ability to make independent decisions and effectively communicate decisions and rationale to Principal Investigators and Departmental Chair. Must possess the ability to interact effectively with a large group of diverse individuals. Strong organizational abilities required. Demonstrated ability to balance priorities. Proficient in Microsoft Office and windows-based computer system required. Adept at learning new software programs. Ability to work with non-exempt and exempt staff and help them reach their maximum productivity.

A BA/BS in business administration or other related field is required. Minimum 2-3 years prior related experience. Experience in grant and contract financial management in a research environment is strongly preferred.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.