Senior Grants Specialist - 998644 Job at Drake University
Senior Grants Specialist - 998644
- Sponsored Grant Support
- Staff, full-time (32+ hours per week)
Title: Senior Grants Specialist - 998644
Position Number: 998644
Unit/Department: Office of Sponsored Programs Administration & Research Compliance (SPARC)
FTE: Full-time
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications of the selected candidate
Review of Applications Begins:
For full consideration, please apply by May 5, 2023. The position will remain posted until filled.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Interested candidates will be asked to complete the Employment Application. We request a resume and cover letter. Successful candidates must complete the background and reference check process.
Department Summary:
The Office of Sponsored Programs Administration & Research Compliance (SPARC) provides Drake University's faculty, staff and students with comprehensive guidance and support in their pursuit and conduct of research and scholarly activities.
SPARC works collaboratively with the research community to assist them in advancing Drake's mission of teaching, research and scholarship and provides them with the highest quality customer service and technical expertise.
SPARC provides assistance in five primary areas: Pre-Award, Post-Award, Research Compliance, Technology Transfer, and Training.
Job Summary:
The Senior Grants Specialist will collaborate with all members of SPARC and partners across campus. They will assist in managing proposals, awards, and administrative actions.
The Senior Grants Specialist will consistently demonstrates an ability to independently manage work queue, honor deadlines and performance metric expectations, resolve common issues, and consistently demonstrates superior responsiveness and professionalism. The Senior Grants Specialist will assist Principal Investigators and sponsors with proposal preparation, budget development, etc.
The Senior Grants Specialist will possess signature authority to submit proposals on behalf of Drake University. This individual may also act as a point of contact with governmental regulatory and licensing agencies to ensure the university’s compliance.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience working with foundations and/or with federal granting agencies
- Experience working in higher education
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree
- Experience working in higher education
- Possesses a high level of knowledge of institutional policies and procedures pertaining to external funding, finance and administration
- Possesses the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with university personnel, state and federal agencies and private organizations while dealing with complex matters
- Possesses the ability to communicate effectively, both orally in in writing, directly with PIs and other Drake personnel about a limited array of research administration topics
- Works under varying levels of supervision in a deadline-oriented environment
Job Duties:
55% - Assists faculty and staff in all aspects of proposal development: program development, evaluation plans, writing, preparing budgets, completing standard forms and certifications, reviewing proposals for compliance, and uploading proposal documents to online portals. - (Essential)
15% - Aids faculty and staff in finding funding. - (Essential)
5% - Learns and monitors faculty research interests, initiating meetings, trainings on funding searches (infoed) and proposing new funding opportunities. - (Essential)
5% - Monitors key sources of grant funding opportunities including online publications and databases. Obtains and interprets grant guidelines and needs as determined by agency program announcements. - (Essential)
5% - Reviews proposals for University, federal and/or state compliance issues and/or sensitivity concerns and recommends appropriate actions to the SPARC Director. Approves proposals for submission in Director’s absence. - (Essential)
5% - Develops and conducts workshops, presentations and trainings on preaward-related issues. - (Essential)
5% - Assists Director in the development of procedures and policies to ensure office efficiency and compliance. Staffs the IRB. - (Essential)
5% - Performs other duties as assigned. - (Essential)
For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant’s references, education, and, if applicable, experience.
About Drake:
Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community—faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees.
All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University’s core mission of creating of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Drake:
At Drake University, we don’t just accept differences—we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our students, our employees, and our community. Drake University is proud to support an equal opportunity, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. In fact, the celebration of diversity and inclusion are embedded in our Core Values. Learn more about our DEI commitment and efforts here.
We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you are a member of a socially or historically underrepresented or marginalized group or you have actively demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage you to apply. If you are a member of one of the equity groups identified by applicable law, we encourage you to self-identify, where requested in our online application system.
Drake University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you would benefit from an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process (including using our online application process), please contact Drake Human Resources (ph: 515.271.3133; e: jobs@drake.edu) and let us know how we can assist you.
At Drake University, we highly value a diverse, inclusive workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We stand firmly against discrimination including on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
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