Post-Award Grants Manager, Computer Science | Vanderbilt University

Job title: Post-Award Grants Manager, Computer Science

Company: Vanderbilt University

Job description: Job Description:The Grants Manager is part of the Computer Science department within the School of Engineering (VUSE) at Vanderbilt University. The position is to have a working knowledge and understanding of pre- and post-award grants management to serve the work unit. It requires exercise of independent judgment, initiative, and the ability to make decisions and internal procedures relative to the department’s operations as well as other tasks assigned.This position is post-award focused, but some pre-award work might be required with this position. The position will function with a high degree of understanding of University life, policies, and procedures.Computer scientists are actively involved in developing breakthrough technologies from software for mobile devices to artificial intelligence and machine learning and from cybersecurity to smart healthcare systems that transform every aspect of our lives. The Computer Science department offers an accredited undergraduate degree in computer science. At the graduate level, we offer M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs in computer science. Our undergraduate and graduate curricula are constantly refined to meet real-world demands and today’s rapid changes in technology with a goal to provide students with the skills required for addressing the challenges of the 21stcentury. Prevalent throughout the department is an interdisciplinary approach to teaching and research to enhance the exchange of ideas.Work Environment: This position will be considered for hybrid work in the Metropolitan Nashville area or remote work outside of this area.Duties and ResponsibilitiesPost-award responsibilities may include:

• Analyzes and interprets complex grants and contract specifications, guidelines, and regulations.
• Monitors, analyzes and manages budgets and expenditures along with all aspects of the grants to ensure that compliance with sponsor terms and conditions, Uniform Guidelines, and University policies is maintained.
• Creates budget reconciliation and forecasting reports and uses these reports to meet regularly with faculty to review their financial situations.
• Ensures compliance with requirements such as effort reporting, financial & progress reporting.
• Collaborate with sponsors for appropriate prior approval requests, extensions, budget revisions, and general questions.
• Human Capital Management (HCM) Costing Specialist
• Completes timely journal entries as necessary, grant closeouts, etc.
• Assisting with rate setting/implementation for PI/Faculty Service Center(s)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Pre-award responsibilities may include:

• Provides policy guidance and assistance with all aspects of proposal development, administrative forms, sponsor-required certifications and representations, and compliance requirements.
• Develops an appropriate budget
• Works directly with the Principal Investigators & collaborators, and will interface with central administrative offices to ensure that the applications meet all university, school and sponsor requirements
• Performs application submission, ensuring deadlines are met
• Responds to sponsor requests and questions
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Relationships: This position does not have supervisory responsibility. The position reports to the Senior Administrative Officer.Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred with a preference for a major in finance, accounting, or business.
• Three or more years of experience in pre- and post-award management experience (both federal and non-federal) is required. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to be flexible required.
• Financial Unit Manager (FUM) and Procurement training is preferred.
• Strong administrative support skills are preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills are preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal skills are preferred.
• Outstanding attention to detail is preferred.
• Experience working with investigators on the management of complex research awards and working with a variety of sponsors is preferred.
• Intermediate Excel skills is preferred.
• Advanced working knowledge of research compliance issues & key federal grant regulations is preferred.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and InclusionAt Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.About Us: Vanderbilt is a community of talented and diverse staff & faculty!At , our work – regardless of title or role – is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in , Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of “America’s Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice through:

• Working and growing together as a community of communities… we are One Vanderbilt.
• Providing a work environment where every staff and faculty member can be their authentic and best self, while providing the resources and opportunities to learn and grow.
• Encouraging development, collaboration, and partnership both internally and externally while fostering the value that every member of the Vanderbilt community can lead and grow regardless of title or position.

We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.Vanderbilt University has made the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University may require employees to comply with any testing or health and safety measures which the University may require.Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.

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Location: USA

Job date: Wed, 28 Aug 2024 02:12:33 GMT

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