Loyola University New Orleans is seeking a qualified Grants Coordinator Grants Coordinator - Grants and Sponsored Programs This office assists faculty, staff, and other members of the Loyola community in securing and managing external grant and contract funding for research and creative arts projects, service programs, teaching initiatives, and other activities in support of Loyola’s mission. We seek a flexible and organized individual to provide support in the preparation and submission of applications to multiple sponsors. This individual will serve primarily as a pre-award coordinator responsible for the submission of applications to multiple funding sources, including the National Institute of Health, the National Science Foundation, the Department of Education, other agencies, corporations, and foundations. This individual will have sole responsibility for the technical aspects of submissions to Grants.gov and other electronic submission systems. He or she will also assist faculty and staff project leaders in finding appropriate funding opportunities and in developing budgets and budget justifications, interpreting sponsor guidelines, preparing and assembling proposals, and performing other duties related to successfully managing sponsored project applications and awards. The position involves coordination among multiple offices and requires excellent communication skills. In addition to being able to clearly communicate application deadlines and other requirements to faculty and staff project leaders, the candidate must demonstrate a service-oriented, problem-solving attitude. Qualifications: Bachelors degree or higher in field relevant to sponsored projects, such as research, project management, business, communication, law, or accounting; minimum of one year’s experience preparing and submitting applications to Federal agencies within a sponsored projects office; proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe, and database applications and facility with the Internet; experience with MS Access; strong work ethic, flexibility, and the ability to perform complex projects independently; ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure; excellent communication, organizational, budgeting, and writing skills; individual must be comfortable with online proposal development and submission, and able to address multiple tasks in quick succession; familiarity with use of databases and other resources for identification of funding source; direct experience with submitting applications to Grants.gov and other standard submission systems; ability to keep up with emerging technology in the field of electronic research administration; ability to maintain confidential information; familiarity with Federal regulations related to sponsored projects; familiarity with Louisiana Board of Regents contracts process desirable. At times, due to deadlines, it will be necessary for this individual to work beyond normal work hours, even without extensive notice. Find out more at: finance.loyno.edu/human-resources/staff-employment-opportunities
Posted on: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 18:38:09 +0000
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