Job Description:
Posting date:
08/15/2024
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Position Number:
1128992
Position Title:
Grant Officer I
Department this Position Reports to:
Sponsor Proj Prov
Hiring Range Minimum:
$64,400
Hiring Range Maximum:
$75,000
Union Type:
Not a Union Position
SEIU Level:
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Employment Category:
Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year:
12
Scheduled Hours per Week:
40
Location of Position:
Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility?:
Hybrid
Is this a term position?:
No
If yes, length of term in months.:
NA
Is this a grant funded position?:
No
Position Purpose:
As a member of the Office of Sponsored Projects' Pre-Award team, the Grant Officer I provides reference and advice regarding compliance, proposal development, budget development, and deadlines to faculty and department administrators. Assures compliance with federal regulations, sponsor guidelines, and relevant Dartmouth policies. Facilitates submission of sponsored research applications.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp:
Bachelor's degree
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Bachelor's degree with formal training in administration or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Four years of experience as a research or finance administrator in a research institution such as higher education or healthcare or equivalent in other field requiring attention to detail and good communication.
- Knowledge and skill in pre-award sponsored research administration including OMB circulars, Federal Acquisition Regulations and electronic submission systems.
- Background in developing grant applications including budgets, administrative components and sub-recipient agreements.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and balance compliance oversight with flexibility and judgment.
- Understanding of records retention requirements and file management.
- Demonstrated track record/experience providing a high-level of customer service.
- Proficiency in MS applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) as well as applications supporting research administration including search engines, databases, and electronic submission.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate complex information to others in a clear and completely respectful manner.
- Experience training groups and individuals one-on-one.
- Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated continuing education in the field of research administration is strongly preferred.
- Fully relevant experience in research administration in higher education or healthcare is strongly preferred.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries:
Kyle Hastbacka
Department Contact Phone Number:
kyle.m.hastbacka@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title:
Jill Mortali, Director, Office of Sponsored Projects
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check:
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?:
Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.
https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Quick Link:
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/75315
Description:
Proposal Development/Application Process -
Facilitates the pre-application process, provides information on requirements and deadlines as well as on methods of processing the application documents; reviews grant and contract proposals and budget information/justification. Ensures that all appropriate approvals have been secured (department chair and dean sign-off, animal/human subject approvals, conflict of interest disclosure forms, indirect cost waivers, institutional clearance); Collaborates with faculty and staff on proposal development by providing specialized knowledge and input related to grants and contracts.
Percentage Of Time:
60
Description:
Grant and Contract Award Review and Negotiation -
Reviews and identifies problematic clauses in draft agreements and sponsor award conditions; Negotiates specific terms and conditions with oversight from pre-award managers; Conducts compliance review before releasing the award.
Percentage Of Time:
20
Description:
Sponsor Liaison and Communication -
Serves as an institutional contact person for information, assistance, and direction, resolving administrative issues resulting from agency questions at the proposal and award stage; Facilitates the process of electronic proposal submission; Develops and implements materials for use in training faculty and administrative assistants in the use of sponsor electronic proposal submission systems; Continuously adds value to the institutional research infrastructure by participation on committees or working groups supporting and improving research administration at Dartmouth or through continuing education and professional development at the national level.
Percentage Of Time:
20
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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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