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Research Contract / Grant Specialist

Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, United States,


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link.The Office for Research’s mission is to support the research, scholarship, and creative endeavors of all Rutgers faculty. The Office accomplishes its mission by convening with academic and research leaders, providing integrated, user-focused resources, services, and tools, and partnering with faculty.

As part of OfR, the Research Contract / Grant Specialist (GS) provides essential services to faculty and staff to ensure external support for their research, training and public service programs.Posting SummaryRutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Contract / Grant Specialist for the Office for Research. Under the broad direction of the Contract Manager of Research and Sponsored Programs ( RSP ), consults, advises and reviews all business / administrative / budgetary aspects of a proposal for completeness, accuracy and compliance with the Sponsor’s regulatory requirements and specifications as well as with internal Rutgers policies and procedures. The GS is also authorized to submit proposals to all federal, state, local government, non -profit and for-profit sponsors via

RAPSS , via the designated Sponsor’s electronic portal, or via any other route identified by the Sponsor.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:The GS functions as the liaison between the Principal Investigator (PI) / Department support staff and the Sponsor for any additional clarifications, provision of documentation and response to questions issued by the Sponsor prior to the issuance of the award agreement.The GS is in close and continuous communication with the PI and his/her administrative support team to handle all post award non-financial aspects of sponsored awards, including but not limited to post award requests for prior Sponsor approvals (when needed), review of award modifications, submission of technical reports (when requested by the Sponsor), and budget revisions and reallocations.The GS reviews, negotiates and processes awards and is responsible for the Funding proposals and Awards modules of the Rutgers Research Administration and Proposal Submission System ( RAPSS ), as well as for the accuracy and integrity of the information entered, as

RAPSS

functions is the Rutgers database for research non-financial research administration.Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.Five years of experience in a university grants / contracts office or academic department administrative office.Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesMust be knowledgeable of major sponsor policies and procedures.Also requires familiarity with Office Suite (Work, Excel, Powerpoint) and other business software applications pertaining to grant applications.Preferred Qualifications

Certified Research Administration ( CRA ) is preferred but not required. Knowledge of electronic research administration programs pertaining to grants submissions and of federal procurement regulations, including both

FAR

and the

DFAR , is desired.

Software : Office Suite; Coeus;

RAPSS

S2S; Internet Explorer; Mozilla Firefox, Chrome; Adobe Pkg.A wide variety of Agency submission portals including:eBRAPERA

commonse-handbookFastLaneResearch.govFed ConnectFEMAGrants.govNASA

NSPIRESNOAA

Grants onlineOffice of Juvenile JusticeSpace Telescope Grants Management SystemTeam Web ( FTA )US Department of Education (G5)Blue SageEWEGCIMSOther Agencies:American Heart AssociationBSF

(By National Science Foundation)March of DimesNCIIAProposal CentralVarious Small Foundation Submission PortalsPhysical Demands and Work Environment

Special ConditionsPosting NumberPosting Number

24ST1921Posting Open DatePosting Open Date

08/19/2024Special Instructions to ApplicantsRegional CampusHome Location CampusHome Location Campus

Off CampusCityCity

PiscatawayStateState

NJPosition Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Research Contract / Grant Specialist

Job Category

URA-AFT Administrative

Department

Research & Sponsored Programs

Overview

The Office for Research’s mission is to support the research, scholarship, and creative endeavors of all Rutgers faculty. The Office accomplishes its mission by convening with academic and research leaders, providing integrated, user-focused resources, services, and tools, and partnering with faculty.As part of OfR, the Research Contract / Grant Specialist (GS) provides essential services to faculty and staff to ensure external support for their research, training and public service programs.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Research Contract / Grant Specialist for the Office for Research. Under the broad direction of the Contract Manager of Research and Sponsored Programs ( RSP ), consults, advises and reviews all business / administrative / budgetary aspects of a proposal for completeness, accuracy and compliance with the Sponsor’s regulatory requirements and specifications as well as with internal Rutgers policies and procedures. The GS is also authorized to submit proposals to all federal, state, local government, non -profit and for-profit sponsors via

RAPSS , via the designated Sponsor’s electronic portal, or via any other route identified by the Sponsor.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

The GS functions as the liaison between the Principal Investigator (PI) / Department support staff and the Sponsor for any additional clarifications, provision of documentation and response to questions issued by the Sponsor prior to the issuance of the award agreement.The GS is in close and continuous communication with the PI and his/her administrative support team to handle all post award non-financial aspects of sponsored awards, including but not limited to post award requests for prior Sponsor approvals (when needed), review of award modifications, submission of technical reports (when requested by the Sponsor), and budget revisions and reallocations.The GS reviews, negotiates and processes awards and is responsible for the Funding proposals and Awards modules of the Rutgers Research Administration and Proposal Submission System ( RAPSS ), as well as for the accuracy and integrity of the information entered, as

RAPSS

functions is the Rutgers database for research non-financial research administration.Position Status

Full Time

Hours Per Week

Daily Work Shift

Day

Work Arrangement

FLSA

Exempt

Grade

06

Position Salary

Annual Minimum Salary

75382.00

Annual Mid Range Salary

93917.00

Annual Maximum Salary

112452.00

Standard Hours

37.50

Union Description

URA-AFT Administrative

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to

http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview

.

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.Five years of experience in a university grants / contracts office or academic department administrative office.Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must be knowledgeable of major sponsor policies and procedures.Also requires familiarity with Office Suite (Work, Excel, Powerpoint) and other business software applications pertaining to grant applications.Preferred Qualifications

Certified Research Administration ( CRA ) is preferred but not required. Knowledge of electronic research administration programs pertaining to grants submissions and of federal procurement regulations, including both

FAR

and the

DFAR , is desired.Equipment Utilized

Equipment : Computer, printer, fax, copier.Software : Office Suite; Coeus;

RAPSS

S2S; Internet Explorer; Mozilla Firefox, Chrome; Adobe Pkg.A wide variety of Agency submission portals including:

Federal Agencies:eBRAPERA

commonse-handbookFastLaneResearch.govFed ConnectFEMAGrants.govNASA

NSPIRESNOAA

Grants onlineOffice of Juvenile JusticeSpace Telescope Grants Management SystemTeam Web ( FTA )US Department of Education (G5)State Agencies:Blue SageEWEGCIMSGreen

SAGEOther Agencies:American Heart AssociationBSF

(By National Science Foundation)March of DimesNCIIAProposal CentralVarious Small Foundation Submission PortalsPhysical Demands and Work Environment

Office environmentSpecial Conditions

Multiple vacanciesPosting Details

Posting Number

24ST1921

Posting Open Date

08/19/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus

Off Campus

City

Piscataway

State

NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statementSupplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Do you have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience?

YesNo

* Do you have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a university grants / contracts office or academic department administrative office?

YesNo

Required Documents

Resume/CVCover Letter/Letter of ApplicationOptional Documents

List of Professional References (contact Info)It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement .

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