Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position is located in the central Office of Sponsored Programs
• Provides assistance to faculty and staff in preparing standard grant applications and routine proposals for funding agencies and sponsors.
• 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 location as needed and at times, on short notice.  Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, 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. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.

Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week advance notice is preferred.