What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grant Administrator ( Proposals and Awards) position at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
Grant Administrator ( Proposals and Awards)
Who we are
Why Rensselaer? Our dynamic global community of changemakers includes some of the world’s leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity. Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, and one of the world’s fastest supercomputers.
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Job Summary
The Grant Administrator (Proposals and Awards) processes and reviews incoming award documents, contracts and sub-awards to determine accuracy; and reviews and negotiates applicable terms and conditions. The GA also processes, reviews and submits proposals; and reviews, creates and/or modifies applicable budgets. The GA ensures conformance to Rensselaer policies and sponsor requirements in all areas related to grant and contract management.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field
- Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience
- A relevant combination of education, experience and training may be substituted for a degree
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using Banner Finance or similar ERP system
- Work experience in research administration, contract administration, or in a higher education environment
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of federal regulations and policies governing educational institutions and/or non-profits
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged documents and communication.
- Requires excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Requires strong organizational skills.
- Requires excellent customer service skills
- Requires ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives.
- Requires ability to work with a diverse population.
- Requires strong computer skills and knowledge.
- Requires careful attention to detail; accuracy.
- General knowledge of grants management issues preferred.
Shift
Business Hours: Monday - Friday
We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
COVID-19 considerations:
Rensselaer requires all faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Requests for exemptions for medical or religious reasons will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
Work Location: One location
