Grant Assistant (Remote/Pre-Award) - Arts & Sciences
Remote - Missouri
Scheduled Hours
37.5Position Summary
Pre-Award activities, with supervision/oversight.Job Description
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists PIs with internal and external requests for grant-related information (i.e., current biosketches, trainee information, human/animal protocol approvals, and other support).
- Prepares internal approval documents for proposals (PC form) and obtains signatures.
- Formulates grant and study budgets according to established norms, enters documents, secures approvals, and establishes multidisciplinary research project control.
- Reviews and interprets grant guidelines from NIH and other varying foundations/agencies.
- Works with the Principal Investigator in compiling and submitting the entire grant according to established agency/university guidelines. Uploads and reviews all agency forms for submission. Enters grant budgeting documents online.
- Sends advance reminders to PIs of upcoming deadlines for continuation, competitive renewals, progress reports, etc.
- Tracks and maintains an online database of grants submitted, awarded, rejected, etc.
- Updates grant lists monthly or when new fund numbers are received.
- Organizes and maintains electronic and hard copy grant files.
- Ensures all compliance documents are in order at the time of award (IRB, IACUC, etc.).
- Assists PIs in preparation of annual progress reports as needed.
- Attends training sessions/seminars related to the position.
- Assists senior leadership with special projects as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- One year of accounting experience or related field or five years of combined education and experience.
- Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, PC.
- Working knowledge of standard accounting procedures and ability to utilize computerized accounting systems.
- Effective analytic skills.
- Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree.
- One year of accounting experience or related field or five years of combined education and experience.
Grade
G08-HSalary Range
$21.17 - $32.85 / HourlyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.Questions
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Tasks- Assist with special projects
- Attend training sessions
- Other duties as assigned
- Performs other duties
Accounting Accounting procedures Analytic Budgeting Communication Compliance Excel Interpersonal Interpersonal Communication Microsoft Office Supervision Verbal communication Word Written communication
Experience1 year
EducationAccounting Bachelor's degree Education
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