University of Minnesota
Senior Grant and Contract Officer
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Job ID363936
LocationTwin Cities
Job FamilyGrants & Contracts
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code8224SP
Employee ClassCivil Service
About the JobThe
Senior Grant and Contract Officer
("SGA" or "SGCO") serves as a senior level contract and grant expert in the central sponsored projects office. Incumbents work on behalf of the Regents to solicit, negotiate, and administer extramural support for research, training, and public services projects sponsored by government and non-government sponsors. The SGCO handles 650-750 transactions (proposals, awards, subawards) per year using federal regulations and University policies as the basis for execution of the work.
The incumbent makes decisions by selecting an approach from among alternatives, timing when certain tasks should be performed, determining how to best use available resources, and other similar choices. The incumbent has the necessary knowledge to decide when to confer with the Office of General Counsel and to separately and jointly evaluate and craft highly customized agreements or appropriately incorporate specialized positions accommodating the needs and requirements of multiple sponsors, investigators, and/or blending the positions of several University offices (e.g., technology transfer, risk management, environmental safety, accounting, etc.) and can effectively negotiate these positions in any negotiation environment with sponsor's legal counsel or other negotiators.
The SGCO reviews, approves, and submits extramural proposals for research, public service, and training, and serves as an institutional expert in the area of federal and other sponsor regulations and requirements. The SGCO serves on search committees, takes lead on training for SPA Professional 3 or other staff, and serves as a trainer or a SME for SPECTRUM or SPA courses taught to departmental research administrators. The incumbent also serves as SPA representative on division-wide or U-wide committees, as assigned. The incumbent may hold delegated signature authority after completing signature authority training and successfully passing an exam.
NOTE
: The percentage of time spent on proposals, awards, and subawards will vary among the various constituency-based teams, based on their particular portfolio.
Position Duties and ResponsibilitiesProposals (30%)
Operating under severe time constraints, review proposals to meet strict sponsor deadlines.
Review and verify that the proposal qualifies as a sponsored project as opposed to a gift or an external sale.
Review agency proposal guidelines, Requests for Proposals (contracts), and Broad Agency Announcements and compare agency requirements to proposals submitted for review and endorsement.
Assist departments in interpretation of guidelines or requirements.
Advance proposal for execution on behalf of the University to certify the completeness and accuracy of the proposal to the sponsor.
Submit the proposal using an ever-growing variety of sponsor electronic and manual systems.
Respond to questions and issues that arise from sponsor, investigators, or departmental staff prior to award.
Review pre-award spending requests to determine if sponsor will permit expenditures prior to execution of an award; advise departments accurately about risks.
Awards (35%)
Negotiate terms and conditions of incoming awards and subawards with sponsors.
Work with sponsor legal counsel and contracting officers, and principal investigators.
Finalize terms and recommend execution on behalf of the Regents of the University of Minnesota.
Use various electronic systems to establish the award in the University's financial system.
Assist faculty and staff in resolution of issues or problems that arise during project performance.
Subawards (25%)
Perform Single Audit review and perform risk assessment of proposed subrecipients.
Negotiate and recommend execution of legally binding subawards with proposed subrecipients.
Ensure compliance obligations are properly fulfilled.
Monitor progress to determine if terms and conditions require adjustment or if award requires early termination for non-performance.
Special Initiatives and Training (10%)
Serve as mentor to other grant administrators.
Engage in personal, departmental, institutional, or regional/national training opportunities.
Work effectively with faculty, staff, academic leaders, and sponsors through clear, concise and compelling oral and written communication.
Flexible Work Location OptionsSponsored Projects Administration endorses a "Work with Flexibility" approach that encourages employees to select a work location where they can do their best work. This means that the incumbent has an option to work remotely, partially remotely, or entirely in the office.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and five years of experience in a business or administrative setting, or a combination of education and work experience to equal nine years.
Experience with computers (MS Office).
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated skill in problem solving.
Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in an academic setting.
Proven ability to train others on use of electronic systems.
About the DepartmentSponsored Projects Administration (SPA) is the University of Minnesota system-wide office authorized to submit research proposals and receive awards from external sources on behalf of the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota.
BenefitsWorking at the University
Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off.
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training.
Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans.
How To ApplyApplications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.
DiversityThe University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees.
Employment RequirementsAny offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
About the U of MThe University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country.
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LocationTwin Cities
Job FamilyGrants & Contracts
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code8224SP
Employee ClassCivil Service
About the JobThe
Senior Grant and Contract Officer
("SGA" or "SGCO") serves as a senior level contract and grant expert in the central sponsored projects office. Incumbents work on behalf of the Regents to solicit, negotiate, and administer extramural support for research, training, and public services projects sponsored by government and non-government sponsors. The SGCO handles 650-750 transactions (proposals, awards, subawards) per year using federal regulations and University policies as the basis for execution of the work.
The incumbent makes decisions by selecting an approach from among alternatives, timing when certain tasks should be performed, determining how to best use available resources, and other similar choices. The incumbent has the necessary knowledge to decide when to confer with the Office of General Counsel and to separately and jointly evaluate and craft highly customized agreements or appropriately incorporate specialized positions accommodating the needs and requirements of multiple sponsors, investigators, and/or blending the positions of several University offices (e.g., technology transfer, risk management, environmental safety, accounting, etc.) and can effectively negotiate these positions in any negotiation environment with sponsor's legal counsel or other negotiators.
The SGCO reviews, approves, and submits extramural proposals for research, public service, and training, and serves as an institutional expert in the area of federal and other sponsor regulations and requirements. The SGCO serves on search committees, takes lead on training for SPA Professional 3 or other staff, and serves as a trainer or a SME for SPECTRUM or SPA courses taught to departmental research administrators. The incumbent also serves as SPA representative on division-wide or U-wide committees, as assigned. The incumbent may hold delegated signature authority after completing signature authority training and successfully passing an exam.
NOTE
: The percentage of time spent on proposals, awards, and subawards will vary among the various constituency-based teams, based on their particular portfolio.
Position Duties and ResponsibilitiesProposals (30%)
Operating under severe time constraints, review proposals to meet strict sponsor deadlines.
Review and verify that the proposal qualifies as a sponsored project as opposed to a gift or an external sale.
Review agency proposal guidelines, Requests for Proposals (contracts), and Broad Agency Announcements and compare agency requirements to proposals submitted for review and endorsement.
Assist departments in interpretation of guidelines or requirements.
Advance proposal for execution on behalf of the University to certify the completeness and accuracy of the proposal to the sponsor.
Submit the proposal using an ever-growing variety of sponsor electronic and manual systems.
Respond to questions and issues that arise from sponsor, investigators, or departmental staff prior to award.
Review pre-award spending requests to determine if sponsor will permit expenditures prior to execution of an award; advise departments accurately about risks.
Awards (35%)
Negotiate terms and conditions of incoming awards and subawards with sponsors.
Work with sponsor legal counsel and contracting officers, and principal investigators.
Finalize terms and recommend execution on behalf of the Regents of the University of Minnesota.
Use various electronic systems to establish the award in the University's financial system.
Assist faculty and staff in resolution of issues or problems that arise during project performance.
Subawards (25%)
Perform Single Audit review and perform risk assessment of proposed subrecipients.
Negotiate and recommend execution of legally binding subawards with proposed subrecipients.
Ensure compliance obligations are properly fulfilled.
Monitor progress to determine if terms and conditions require adjustment or if award requires early termination for non-performance.
Special Initiatives and Training (10%)
Serve as mentor to other grant administrators.
Engage in personal, departmental, institutional, or regional/national training opportunities.
Work effectively with faculty, staff, academic leaders, and sponsors through clear, concise and compelling oral and written communication.
Flexible Work Location OptionsSponsored Projects Administration endorses a "Work with Flexibility" approach that encourages employees to select a work location where they can do their best work. This means that the incumbent has an option to work remotely, partially remotely, or entirely in the office.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and five years of experience in a business or administrative setting, or a combination of education and work experience to equal nine years.
Experience with computers (MS Office).
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated skill in problem solving.
Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in an academic setting.
Proven ability to train others on use of electronic systems.
About the DepartmentSponsored Projects Administration (SPA) is the University of Minnesota system-wide office authorized to submit research proposals and receive awards from external sources on behalf of the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota.
BenefitsWorking at the University
Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off.
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training.
Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans.
How To ApplyApplications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.
DiversityThe University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees.
Employment RequirementsAny offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
About the U of MThe University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country.
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