Rochester Institute Of Technology Rochester , NY 14618
Posted 2 months ago
Position Title
Post Award Administrator II
Requisition Number
8893BR
College/Division
VP for Research
Required Application Documents
Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Employment Category
Fulltime
Additional Details
In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
How To Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
Required Qualifications
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree
4 years of related experience
An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
Skills:
Ability to negotiate standard grant and more complex contract agreements
Familiarity with contractual terminology
Ability to manage multiple projects
Ability to learn and effectively use award management software and related sponsor systems
Effective and efficient writing and communication skills
Ability to adapt to continuously changing sponsor guidelines, regulations, policies, and systems
Ability to manage challenging negotiations
Intermediate knowledge of sponsor agencies and their requirements
Ability to train, mentor, and serve as resource to less experience staff.
Job Summary
Performs a variety of key tasks and supports externally sponsored programs across campus through grants management. Works in collaboration with Sponsored Programs Accounting Office, funded Principal Investigators, external sponsors, and key university partners including VPs, Deans, Department Heads, and unit management.
Demonstrates ability to perform at the Post Award Administrator I level (Assists in reviewing, interpreting, negotiating, and accepting awards from a variety of sponsors. Advises on rules and regulations governing sponsored programs, compliance issues, terms of agreements, and assists in assessing organizational risk of terms. Provides project management guidance and serves as key point of contact for internal and external parties for life of award.). Awards are broader, varied, and moderately to highly complex (e.g. contracts and sub awards and more complex grants such as NIH, federal/state agency grants, corporate grants NYSERDA contracts, and STTR/SBIR, increased negotiation which requires advanced knowledge of grants and contract terms, nuanced sponsor terms with increased risk). Functions under limited supervision effectively carrying out award management independently. Provide ongoing guidance to less experienced post award staff. Provides expertise and significant contributions on related SRS projects and initiatives.
Rochester Institute Of Technology