Interacts with funding agencies, faculty and staff to resolve guideline, grant management, and proposal issues and to determine award status. Prepares Notice of Award Acceptance documents; ensures accuracy of administrative and financial award information. Responds to agency, faculty or staff requests for additional information and/or clarification. Processes standard agreements and subcontracts with sponsors. Reviews basic contract terms/conditions and seeks guidance from supervisors or General Counsel, as needed and applicable. Coordinates getting required approvals or certifications from the appropriate organizational committees such as the Institutional Review Board and the Institutional Animal Use and Care Committee; ensures funding agencies receive required approval letters. Ensures all compliance and regulatory requirements have been met as required by law, institutional or agency policies. Maintains required records. Handles non-financial post-award activities such as obtaining final statements/reports from faculty and forwarding them to the appropriate agency, and assisting in transfer of awards for relocating researchers. Assists in organizing and conducting educational seminars/workshops for faculty and staff. Performs related responsibilities as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in business management, applied science or a related field and 2 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Strong communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
Additional DetailsEmory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).
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