Liberty University ยท 2 hours ago
Grants Administrator II - Office of Sponsored Programs and Research
Greater Lynchburg Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expLiberty University is seeking a Grants Administrator II to support research administration activities. This role involves proposal submissions, budget development, post-award management, and ensuring compliance with regulations governing sponsored program administration.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Facilitates awarded grant administration activities and ensures timelines are met
Disseminates relevant information to LU staff, faculty, and administrators
Interprets and ensures compliance with agency rules, regulations, guidelines, etc. Assists PI in award compliance
Assists with grant orientation for new PIโs and deans on policies, forms, and procedures required for managing sponsored projects
Coordinates and submits requests for No Cost Extensions, Carryover, budgeting requests, changes in scope, and other changes to the award; ensures all requests are done in compliance with sponsor guidelines and University policies
Assists with the preparation of funding agency reports both technical and financial, in conjunction with the PI and/or Contracts and Finance
Communicates with PIs on a regular basis regarding budget and expense adjustments and revisions including, purchasing reports, burn rates, salary, reclass requests, and expense allowability
Creates and reviews time and effort reports and manages bi-annual effort certification process for assigned units
Assists with Just-In-Time (JIT) requests as needed
Reviews and prepares quarterly reports and assists with annual reporting requirements
Maintains calendar of reporting and provides closeout reminders to PIโs for sponsored programs
Develops educational materials and resources to guide PIโs and LU staff on relevant sponsored programs guidelines and policies
Informs PIs of any compliance issues regarding grantor agency regulations, and disallowances with their program. Assists in correcting discrepancies and monitors corrective actions in conjunction with Contracts and/or Finance
Closes out all funded projects consistent with funder requirements and university processes
Pre-award activities including but not limited to: assisting departmental faculty/PI in the development, preparation, and submission of grant and contract proposals
Participate in discussions of standard policies and procedures with Legal, Contracts and/or Finance
Maintains necessary records, files, reports, databases, and resource materials pertinent to OSP activities
Works with the Research Ethics Office to ensure compliance protocols receive the appropriate review and approval
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of experience in research administrator or related field
Four-year college degree
Well-developed communications skills
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information
Ability to understand, speak, and write English to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner
Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates
Strong organizational skills
Excellent computer skills including competency in excel and relational databases
Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature
Ability to comprehend complex regulatory language
Occasionally required to travel to local and campus locations
Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard
Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally
Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building
Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business
Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds
Use of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position
Proof of a valid Virginia driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Relevant research administration certifications preferred
Proficient with grant budgeting, accounting, and financial systems preferred
Proficient with research administration software
Company
Liberty University
Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been ๐๐ณ๐ข๐ช๐ฏ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ด ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ ๐๐ฉ๐ณ๐ช๐ด๐ต ๐ด๐ช๐ฏ๐ค๐ฆ 1971.
Founded in 1971Lynchburg, VA, US
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Liberty University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (5)
2024 (4)
2023 (4)
2022 (8)
2021 (5)
2020 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ikenna Nwobu
CEO Summit African President
Daniel Hembree
Lead Project Manager & Co-Founder | Liberty University Rocketry Competition Team
Company data provided by crunchbase