Job description

Please apply on our site at careers.fiu.edu (search for 528421)

The Grant Administrator 1 is responsible for the administrative research process for the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center (LACC). Including, but not limited to, pre-award and post-award administration activities of grants and contracts awarded to the University.

• Works closely with the Office of Research in managing the pre-award and post-award administration of grants; reviews for grant compliance and approvals and manages all related required processes for the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center (LACC).
• Reviews and processes invoices for payment to domestic and international partners and consultants.
• Provides guidance to department, college administration, and faculty members on all fiscal and administrative grant related matters.
• Works closely with the Office of Research and Economic Development (ORED) in analyzing and reviewing contracts.
• Evaluates expenditures documents according to federal, state, and University guidelines for grant allowability and appropriateness.
• Interprets and implements procedures as they apply to assigned areas of responsibility. Provides recommendations on changes regarding policy/procedures as necessary.
• Collects data and prepares reports related to LACC proposals and awards as directed by the PI. Prepares and submits changes in budget allocation transactions in the system for all for the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center (LACC) grants.
• Serves as the merchant account's contact or technical contact; Handles sensitive cardholder information and/or processes credit cards transactions for the department/unit; Will have access to a third-party system (software, gateway, etc.) that processes, transmits, and/or stores cardholder information.
• Serves as a university card user for departmental transactions. Handles cash/gift card transactions on a daily basis. Adheres to University credit card policies and procedures.
• Advises Principal Investigators on the most effective ways to achieve and effective quality proposal and coordinates a timely submission process, ensuring appropriate approvals. Provides compliance/oversight by monitoring budgets and spending.
• Reviews grant guidelines, assists PI in gathering required documentation for submission, and ensures error free submission.
• Coordinates proposal submission processes among various contributors including the PI, ORED, and LACC administration.
• Assists Principal Investigators in the development of external funding opportunities, preparation of grant budget, budget modification and transfers. Reviews sponsor guidelines to ensure proposals have strict adherence.
• Performs grant management duties for assigned programs, maintains schedule of grantee reporting deadlines, and ensures compliance.
• Reviews financial reports of expenditures incurred under a federally funded grant to ensure that they are in compliance, well substantiated, and error free.
• Creates regular budget reports for PI and provides budget analyses and forecasts for PI to ensure accurate program planning and execution of project deliverables.
• Assists with the preparation of project budgets, no cost extensions, continuation proposals, and all matters related to the operating budget as needed.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Departmental Requirements:
Experience working with financial budgeting.

Desired Qualifications: Previous experience working with grants.

Advertised Salary: $50,000 = $55,000

Work Schedule:

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements:
Criminal Background Check

Other Information:
Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

For further information or to apply, please visit careers.fiu.edu and reference Job Opening ID # 528421

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Miami, FL 33199

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