Grants Administrator II-525170

Overview

Florida International University

We have an immediate opening for a Grant Administrator II serving our Steven J Green School of International and Public Affairs.  This could be a remote work opportunity for the right candidate!   For further information or to apply online visit our website at careers.fiu.edu and reference the applicable job opening ID 525170.

Florida International University is Miami’s public research university, focused on student success. According to U.S. News and World Report, FIU has 42 top-50 rankings in the nation among public universities. FIU is a top U.S. research university (R1), with more than $200 million in annual expenditures. FIU ranks 15th in the nation among public universities for patent production, which drives innovation, and is one of the institutions that helps make Florida the top state for higher education. The Next Horizon fundraising campaign is furthering FIU’s commitment to providing students Worlds Ahead opportunities. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers, and supports artistic and cultural engagement through its three museums: Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, the Wolfsonian-FIU, and the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. FIU is a member of Conference USA, with more than 400 student-athletes participating in 18 sports. The university has awarded more than 330,000 degrees to many leaders in South Florida and beyond. For more information about FIU, visit www.fiu.edu.

Grant Administrator II- Job Opening ID 525170

Responsible for the administrative research process for the Steve J. Green School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA); including, but not limited to pre-award and post-award administration activities of grants and contracts awarded to the University. 

  • Oversees the pre-award and post-award administration of grants; reviews for grant compliance and approvals and manages all related required processes for the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA).
  • Advises Principal Investigators (PI) on the most effective ways to achieve an effective quality proposal and coordinates a timely submission process, ensuring appropriate approvals. Provides compliance/oversight by monitoring budgets and spending.
  • Reviews grant guidelines, assists PI in gathering required documentation for submission, and ensures error free submission.
  • Works closely with the Office of Research and Economic Development (ORED) in analyzing and reviewing contracts.
  • Coordinates proposal submission processes among various contributors including the PI, ORED, and SIPA administration.
  • Assists Principal Investigators in the development of external funding opportunities, preparation of grant budget, budget modification and transfers. Reviews sponsor guidelines to ensure proposals have strict adherence.
  • Performs grant management duties for assigned programs, maintains schedule of grantee reporting deadlines, and ensures compliance.
  • Reviews financial reports of expenditures incurred under a federally funded grant to ensure that they are in compliance and well substantiated.
  • Creates regular budget reports for PI and provides budget analyses and forecasts for PI to ensure accurate program planning and execution of project deliverables.
  • Assists with the preparation of project budgets, no cost extensions, continuation proposals, and all matters related to the operating budget as needed.
  • Reviews and processes invoices for payment to domestic and international partners and consultants.
  • Provides guidance to department, college administration, and faculty members on all fiscal and administrative grant related matters.
  • Evaluates expenditures documents according to federal, state, and University guidelines for grant allowability and appropriateness.
  • Interprets and implements procedures as they apply to assigned areas of responsibility. Provides recommendations on changes regarding policy/procedures as necessary.
  • Collects data and prepares reports related to SIPA proposals and awards as directed by the PI. Prepares changes in allocation for all SIPA grants.
  • May supervise lower level staff.
  • Performs related duties as required and directed. The omission specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:  

  • Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience.

Departmental Requirements:

  • Experience in Grant Administration.

 Desired Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in related field and three (3) years of experience in financial management.
  • Experience working in higher education.
  • Knowledge of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Office of Management and Budget Regulation, Including 2 CFR 200, Uniform Guidance.
  • Certified Research Administrator certification or equivalent experience.
  • Ability to work independently, efficiently, and accurately, and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.
  • Ability to work well under stressful conditions.
  • Excellent organizational skills

For further information or to apply online visit our website at careers.fiu.edu and reference job opening ID # 525170

Contact Information

Company
Florida International University
First Name
Human
Last Name
Resources
Address
Phone
305-348-2181
Contact Email
hr@fiu.edu
Contact URL
https://hr.fiu.edu/careers/

Background Information

Education
4-Year Degree
Years of Experience
2
Industries
  • College/University
Categories
  • Administrator or Administrative
  • Department Administrator
  • Grants and Contracts
  • Sponsored Projects/Programs
Work Authorization
Security Clearance
None

Target Job Information

Salary
Job Type
  • Full Time