Grants Administrator jobs in Virginia

Grants Administrator administers the financial control processes of grant activity throughout the grant lifecycle for awarded or received grants to ensure compliance with grant provisions, regulations, standards, timelines, and reporting requirements. Monitors grantee management and disbursement of funds and reviews grantee programs for compliance with the terms of grants. Being a Grants Administrator prepares and submits financial reporting and performs accounting tasks related to managing grant funding received. Tracks and reconciles grant account budgets and expenses. Additionally, Grants Administrator submits any additional information or documentation required by the grant funder. Follows grant accounting best practices and complies with legal regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Grants Administrator work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Grants Administrator typically requires 4-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Grants Administrator
  • George Mason University
  • Fairfax, VA FULL_TIME
  • Grants Administrator
    • 10000467
    • Fairfax, VA
    • Classified Staff
    • Opening on: Jan 10 2024

    Department: Office of Sponsored Programs

    Classification: Financial Svcs Specialist 1

    Job Category: Classified Staff

    Job Type: Full-Time

    Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

    Location: Fairfax, VA

    Telework Friendly: Hybrid Eligible

    Pay Band: 04

    Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

    Criminal Background Check: Yes

    About the Department:

    The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) is responsible for establishing and nurturing a dynamic environment which will maximize external funding for research, scholarly, and creative pursuits while ensuring that the university's financial, contractual, and regulatory exposures are minimized. OSP provides guidance and support to the university community in its research efforts and creates an administrative environment which fosters the creative process and ensures protection of the university's financial and contractual obligations.

    About the Position:

    The chief objective of the position is to facilitate and coordinate, with university faculty and departments; Office of Research and Innovation Initiatives, Office of Research Integrity and Assurance, and OSP management and support staff, the successful administration of externally sponsored funding. OSP is responsible for managing pre-award activities for an assigned portfolio of grants and contracts within one or more units (i.e., school, department, division, institute, or center) using knowledge of grant and contract management rules and regulations, technical expertise, and analytical skills. The Grants Administrator manages the day-to-day operations and objectives in support of the assigned portfolio; contributes information and ideas related to areas of responsibility as part of a cross functional team; and ensures effective and efficient workflow and adherence to quality standards for staff/program and self.

    Responsibilities:

    • Facilitates all aspects of proposal preparation and submission process to ensure proposals meet federal, sponsor, and university guidelines. Provide expertise on sponsor and university policies. Monitor the external regulatory environment related to sponsored funding. Provide compliance checks and oversight for the University. Monitor accuracy of data for internal and external reporting. Ensure sponsor requirements and deliverables are met. Maintains a portfolio of active proposals. Initial contact with PIs/Depts is made in a timely manner. Proposal guidelines are reviewed to identify any concerns and to ensure proposals can be submitted by the due date. Review all proposal documents for compliance with external and internal requirements. Budget information reviewed and validated. Ensures accuracy of documentation and internal record notation for audit purposes. Sub-recipients and/or consultants documentation reviewed and validated. Maintains pre-award file in Research Administration Management Portal (RAMP) for each proposal. Works with team members and Research Administration Manager to facilitate proposal submissions;
    • Complies with all office pre-award procedures. Effectively utilizes grants management system (RAMP). Serves as a resource at times of high sponsored project activity to assist Departments and faculty actions. Knowledgeable of all University and OSP policies and procedures and/or where to locate them. Implements policies and procedures in daily activities. Inputs all required data into RAMP accurately and in a timely manner to ensure compliance University requirements;
    • Maintains communication with sponsors and faculty to ensure timely compliance with all requests related to sponsored project activities. Responds promptly and professionally to questions and requests from Department staff, university faculty, or administrators regarding proposal and post award actions. Facilitates communication with sponsors to resolve issues in a timely manner for pre-and post-award questions; and
    • Perform additional tasks as needed. Remain flexible, positive, and open to assist on special projects as required.

    Required Qualifications:

    • High school diploma or equivalent;
    • Effective work-related grants and contracts management experience;
    • Experience working on sponsored awards in a university, nonprofit, or private sector setting;
    • Knowledge of federal rules and regulations relating to research grant and/or contract activity; of University policies and procedures relating to grant and contracts activity; and of University processes, systems and offices related to and/or involved in grant and contract submission and management;
    • Fundamental interpersonal skills in a professional environment are required;
    • Proficient in the use of computers, including solid working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
    • Ability to interpret and apply Federal, University, departmental and sponsor, policies; and
    • Demonstrated ability to analyze data and formulate conclusions; to learn changing technologies related to grants and contracts management; to create high-quality written documents; to provide clear and concise oral communications; to proactively resolve issues in a timely manner; to effectively manage high-volume and complex transactions; to bring strong attention to detail and multi-tasking skills to the job; and to work well under pressure.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree in related field;
    • Certified Research Administrator (CRA), preferred;
    • Two or more years effective work-related grants and contracts management;
    • Experience in University Sponsored Programs Administration or related field;
    • Ability to work effectively with the PreAward Specialists in Departments and Units, as well as staff in other Research units, to solve problems, answer questions, and give guidance on pre-award activities and other grants management topics on a daily basis, and work with colleagues/team members to jointly solve questions and challenges in their daily work; and
    • Excellent customer service orientation and deadline oriented.

    Instructions to Applicants:

    For full consideration, applicants must apply for Grants Administrator at ; complete and submit the online application; and provide a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information.

    Posting Open Date: January 10, 2024

    For Full Consideration, Apply by: January 31, 2024

    Open Until Filled?: Yes


    George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.


     

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Grants Administrator
  • GRTC Transit System
  • Richmond, VA FULL_TIME
  • SUMMARY The Grants Administrator is responsible for overseeing and administering activities related to the development and monitoring of federal, state and other transit grant programs. The position p...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Grants and Contracts Administrator/Specialist
  • Commonwealth of VA Careers
  • Charlottesville, VA FULL_TIME
  • The School of Medicine's Office of Grants and Contracts is seeking to hire a Grants and Contracts Administrator OR Specialist who can perform research administration tasks in support of and in collabo...
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Grants and Contracts Administrator or Specialist
  • Commonwealth of VA Careers
  • Charlottesville, VA FULL_TIME
  • The University of Virginia Department of Neurology within the School of Medicine seeks to hire either a Grants and Contracts Administrator or Specialist, to perform sponsored proposal, award, and comp...
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Grants Administrator #00015,00205,00240,00242,00402,00406,00622
  • Commonwealth of VA Careers
  • Chesterfield, VA FULL_TIME
  • Title: Grants Administrator #00015,00205,00240,00242,00402,00406,00622 State Role Title: Financial Services Specialist I Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications (up to $56,000) P...
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Grants Administrator/Accountant 16323556
  • Cordia Resources
  • Arlington, VA FULL_TIME
  • Cordia is partnered with a dynamic non-profit organization dedicated to helping federal and state agencies and other organizations improve health outcomes for vulnerable and publicly insured populatio...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Grant Administrator
  • Arizona State University
  • Tempe, AZ
  • Candidates with experience in financial management, including USAID awards, are encouraged to apply to join the team at ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Grants Administrator
  • Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
  • Long Island, NY
  • Job Description Job Description sition Description Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL), is seeking a Grants Administrat...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Grants Administrator
  • Beacon Hill Staffing Group
  • Boston, MA
  • Our client, a university located in Boston, MA, is seeking a Grants Administrator to join their team on a temporary, to ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Grants Administrator
  • McGill Associates, P.A.
  • Asheville, NC
  • Job Description Job Description McGill is a civil engineering firm fostering long-term relationships with the communitie...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Grant Administrator
  • Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Job Description Job Description Researches, plans, develops, and implements strategies to obtain financial resources thr...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Grants Administrator
  • Advanced Personnel Resources, Inc.
  • Advanced Personnel Resources is seeking a motivated Grant Administrator for a new opportunity with our client, a large n...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Grant Administrator
  • Triad Advisory Services Inc. T/A Triad Associates
  • Vineland, NJ
  • Job Description Job Description Triad Associates is seeking a self-motivated, highly organized individual who has attent...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Grants Administrator
  • Corporate Temps
  • East Point, GA
  • Job Description Job Description Corporate Temps is seeking an immediate Grants Coordinator to work a temp to perm positi...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Virginia (/vərˈdʒɪniə/ (listen)), officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States located between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" due to its status as the first English colonial possession established in mainland North America and "Mother of Presidents" because eight U.S. presidents were born there, more than any other state. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth are shaped by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay, which provide habitat for much of ...
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Grants Administrator in Knoxville, TN
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