Working Title: Senior Pre-Award Specialist, Sponsored Research & Programs
Department Name: Office of Sponsored Research & Programs
Division: Academic Affairs
Classification Title: Administrative Analyst/Specialist - Exempt II
Classification Salary Range: $5,273 - $9,537 per month
The anticipated hiring range for this position is $7,000 - $7,350 per month.
The final salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience.
About the Department/Position:
Under the general direction of the Director of the Office of Sponsored Research and Programs (OSRP), the Senior Pre-Award Specialist is responsible for reviewing and implementing funders’ guidelines in proposal preparation; creating budgets and budget justifications, accurately completing related internal documents and agency forms; routing of proposals to campus signatories via Cayuse for university approval; the successful submission of proposals to federal, state, and other external funders; submission of reports and action items to agencies related to awarded proposals; serves as committee member for research-related events; participates in training and outreach to the campus community, assists with the annual audit and other audits, and other duties as required.
Overview of Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work with CSUDH principal investigators to identify and apply for external grant funding
- Analyze and evaluate proposals, generate and/or review budgets and route for institutional approval
- Collect required compliance documents and review for completeness and accuracy
- Assist in identifying, developing, and delivering training to CSUDH faculty and staff on grant-related topics
- Represent ORSP at on/off campus meetings, symposia, and conferences when required
Minimum Qualifications:
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Education: A bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent training.
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Experience: Administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs, equivalent to four years.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of federal, state, local, and non-profit funding sources.
- Thorough knowledge of proposal preparation policies and submission guidelines and pre and post award rules and regulations.
- Ability to understand web-based proposal preparation and submission software; use of Adobe Professional software for purposes of grant application preparation and submission and a familiarity with Cayuse.
- Skill in the timely submission of multiple proposals to disparate external agencies under deadline pressure and personal skills to interact effectively with faculty, administrators and staff.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Certified Research Administrator (CRA, CPRA)
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Preferred Education: A bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent training from an accredited college or university, preferably in Business Administration or a related field.
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Preferred Experience: At least four years of experience in the administration of grants and contracts in a university setting.
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General Information:
- Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
- In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
- The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. You can access a full description of our benefits here.
- Possession of a valid Driver's License is required. Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program.
Closing Statement
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