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Kennesaw State University · 4 days ago

Pre-Award Specialist

Kennesaw, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$73K/yr - $73K/yr

2+ years exp

Kennesaw State University is one of the largest public institutions in the country, focused on transforming lives through academic excellence and innovative research. The Pre-Award Specialist manages pre-award activities, assisting faculty in grant preparation and submission while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and building relationships with stakeholders.

Education

Responsibilities

Develops and provides detailed proposal checklists, templates, and timelines to manage workflows and help guide faculty and their staff through the proposal development process

Reviews federal, state, nonprofit, and local grant applications

Provides guidance throughout the budget development process ensuring compliance and accuracy prior to proposal submission

Obtains and/or provides institutional components of proposals and performs administrative validation on all proposal elements

Prepares proposals for submission to sponsors using electronic submission portals, including Cayuse (KSU¿s grants management system), Fast Lane/Research.gov, Assist, and grants.gov

Manages routing process in Cayuse or other electronic grants management system

Contributes to Sponsored Programs website to ensure it is user friendly, has useful information, and is up to date Facilitates Just-In-Time and other pre-award actions requiring institutional authorized review

Intakes awards and prepares internal documentation for hand off to other Sponsored Programs Administration units

Interacts regularly with and provide superior support and service to faculty and staff seeking sponsored funding

Serves as primary intermediary with all pertinent sponsors, faculty, staff and campus entities

Ensures compliance with all sponsor guidelines and deadlines and KSU policies

Qualification

Grant administrationProposal reviewElectronic grants managementCertified Research AdministratorUnifor Guidance 2 CFR 200Customer serviceInterpersonal skillsTime managementCommunication skillsProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Two (2) years of related work experience in sponsored program proposal review, grant administration, or research development within a university, non-profit, or academic medical center setting

Able to work independently without guidance

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

Knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and/procedures that govern major federal and non-federal sponsors

Understanding of research administration roles and responsibilities for internal and external resources

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and professional phone and e-mail etiquette

Preferred

Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Certified Pre-award Research Administrator (CPRA)

Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Experience with applying and interpreting Unifor Guidance 2 CFR 200, federal agency specific regulations, and non-federal sponsor guidelines

Experience with electronic grants management system

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!