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3160 Airway Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, California
Merced, California
Glendale, California
Posted: 26-Mar-22
Location: Westchester Campus,
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: R3073
The Grants and Contracts Officer is a pre-award position that supports faculty members and other University-wide grant seekers in preparing grant applications including S2S support, securing pre-award authorization, reviewing final grants package and reporting functions. Reporting to the Director of the ORSP and working closely with the PAAA to administer the Grant Management System. The incumbent will assist in the design, documentation and implementation of business processes; recommend process/system controls and procedures, and support implementation of the resulting changes within the organization.
Position Specific Accountabilities
Support faculty and staff grant proposals and contracts. This position will focus on system to system submissions, the preparation of required documentation, proposal and contract tracking, and overseeing the business process for submissions. Ensures the completeness and accuracy of the final application package or contract and facilitates the submission process. Serve as the main point of contact for ORSP with the Grant Management System, is familiar with configuration of the system, communicates with vendor, ITS, office staff, and supports LMU users of the system. Recommends process improvements by identifying problems; writes improved procedures; designs and updates business processes/systems in response to team requirements; constructs workflow charts and diagrams; creates written specifications. Provide guidance with the interpretation of sponsor guidelines for foundation, federal and state grant programs, and acts as liaison between the grant seeker and the funding agency, reviews budgets for accuracy, and provides editorial assistance to craft well-written and persuasive grant proposals. Responsible for disseminating funding opportunities to the university community by sending targeted grant alerts to potential grantseekers using the university system and other funding alerts. Develop and manage the process for subawards and contracts related to sponsored research activities. Develop a database of faculty research interest and serve as the point of contact for faculty members looking for funding. Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Loyola Marymount University Expectations
Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.
Requisite Qualifications
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Typically a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes.
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Minimum 3 years professional experience in a university setting with progressively responsible positions. Experience in grant writing either in a university or nonprofit environment, evidence of success in grant awards, and proposal development experience
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Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of: budget planning, accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and federal grants.
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Exemplary communication skills (both written and oral) evidenced by background in preparing comprehensive reports and executive summaries incorporating complex, highly technical information.
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Highly developed organizational and leadership skills.
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Demonstrated computer competency and preferably knowledgeable of relevant systems such as Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and database experience.
COVID VACCINATION REQUIREMENT:
To ensure the safety and well-being of our community Loyola Marymount University requires that all students, faculty and staff are vaccinated or have been approved for a qualifying medical or religious exemption.
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Staff Temporary (Fixed Term)
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