Grants and Sponsored Programs Coordinator

TITLE: Grants and Sponsored Programs Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Office of Grants and Sponsored Programs

REPORTS TO: Director of Grants and Sponsored Programs

STANDARD WORK HOURS: 37.5 hours per week 

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time 

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt 

PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF JOB:  The Grants and Sponsored Programs Coordinator, under direct supervision of the Director of Grants and Sponsored Programs, performs a variety of tasks related to proposal development, research and sponsored programs administration, and research integrity in the Office of Grants and Sponsored Programs. The Coordinator collaborates with the Director to improve the efficiency of the Office and make it an effective resource, with the goal of increasing the number and amount of grants received by KSU.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: The Coordinator will establish good working relationships with faculty and staff across campus; research grant opportunities and assist with creating an e-newsletter informing the university community about opportunities; respond to inquiries regarding grant submissions, grant award processing, and grant accounting; help organize and coordinate training sessions for faculty regarding grant writing and institutional review of research involving animals and human subjects; review grant budgets; assist with proposal development and writing as needed; coordinate grant submissions and ensure that grant submissions have appropriate approvals; provide administrative support to research integrity review committees; help to prepare and process forms to set up grant accounts; access and review budget information in Banner; manage grant files; track grant project milestones, expenditure rates, and reporting deadlines; and assist with preparing reports on grant applications submitted and grants received for the university community.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• With the Director, interacts daily with faculty and staff across campus via email, online meetings, and in-person meetings.
• Reviews funding opportunity announcements, proposal applications, agreements, and budgets for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations.
• Monitors completion of milestones, expenditure rates, and reporting deadlines and communicates with Project Investigators (PIs) about the need for no-cost extensions, budget changes, and other changes requiring agency approval.
• Reviews and adjusts proposal budgets.
• Processes subaward budgets and documentation and liaise with other institutions regarding subawards.
• Stays informed on changes in federal and state policies and regulations regarding awards. 
• Assists Director with compiling annual progress reports on submissions and awards.
• Assists PIs as needed with checking their fund balances, entering requisitions, submitting check requests, and processing other financial documents, ensuring adherence to university procurement policies, approved budgets, and federal regulations.
• Serves as alternate Institutional Review Board (IRB) member.
• Performs a wide variety of typing assignments, which are sometimes confidential in nature; operates a computer to enter data and draft, edit, revise, and print letters, tables, reports, and other materials.
• Conducts research online on grant opportunities and guidelines for applications and awards.
• Creates and maintains a tracking system for submissions and awards and well-organized files.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Attention to detail.
• Skilled at operating basic office equipment.
• Skilled at organizing and coordinating tasks.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments.
• Ability to understand and follow detailed instructions and procedures.
• Skilled at budget preparation and fiscal management.
• Ability to quickly learn and become proficient in using data and financial management software.
• Ability to plan, organize, implement, and administer complex recordkeeping systems and procedures.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively within a diverse community.
• Commitment to fostering a cooperative work environment.

MINIMIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree preferred.
• At least one year of experience with research, grant writing, grant project management, and/or budget management. Experience with federal grants preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY 

• This position does not have supervisory responsibility. 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYISICAL EFFORT:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• No or very limited physical effort required.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Internal Candidates are Encouraged to Apply

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.   The College of Agriculture, Community, and the Sciences strives for inclusive excellence and is interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to this effort through their research, teaching, and/or Extension programs