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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Reporting to the Research Administration Services (RAS) unit leadership, leads, and in some instances supervises, a cohort of staff performing pre-award activities for the sponsored projects research portfolio for their assigned department, division, and/or school.
• Provides guidance to team members, as appropriate.
• Monitors workload distribution and redistributes tasks, as assigned by Pre-Award Manager.
• Mentors staff for professional development.
• Understands and applies federal and university rules to management of effort allocation for individuals compensated whole or in part from federal awards.
• Applies costing rules and regulations to federally funded projects.
• Analyzes information and formulates conclusions. Ensures strong levels of customer service to faculty and departments being served.
• Escalates issues that violate performance levels or terms of the RAS performance level agreements, both with internal RAS staff and with departments and/or faculty.
• Provides back-up to the Pre-Award Manager.
• Assists the Pre-Award Manager with developing and conducting trainings, as well as creating and updating resources and job aids.
• Performs proposal reviews during routing, in addition to holding a portfolio.
• Performs pre-award activities to include developing a budget, compiling proposal contents, routing proposals through internal systems and processes, assisting PIs in submission of JIT information, interacting with OSP and assisting in the preparation of sub-recipient documents and relationships with other partners on proposals.
• Manages weekly award setup status reviews and updates, monitoring awards in progress to ensure timely progression through the process.
• Provides general support to the team in a lead capacity, answering questions, providing resources, explaining complex scenarios, etc.
• Cross trains in post-award functions to help develop smooth handoffs between pre- and post-award.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and five years of grants and contracts work-related experience OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of federal rules and regulations relating to research grant and/or contract activity, with specific deep understanding of the award proposal processes for multiple sponsoring bodies.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite software.

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.  All biweekly employees must reside within the State of Georgia.  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.

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