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Job Overview

The Senior Pre-Award Grant Administrator is responsible for reviewing, negotiating and administering externally funded research grants and contracts. This position will serve as the primary liaison with external sponsors for sponsored grant agreements, both for initial awards and modifications.  The Sr. Pre-Award Grant Administrator will be responsible for setting up new awards and processing changes to existing awards in Georgetown’s financial system. This position supports the PIs of Cluster #x, each of which includes several departments within Main Campus and the Medical Center. The Sr. Pre-Award Grant Administrator must be capable of independently working through their own deadlines. This position will support all contracting and grant database management aspects of a sponsored award that may be involved along the grant lifecycle  from cradle to grave including:, award set-up, award management and assistance with closeout activities. This position also provides leadership, training and oversight of the Pre-Award Grant Administrator in their cluster.

Work Interactions

The Sr. Pre-Award Grant Administrator reports directly to their Associate Director.  This position works closely with the Pre-Award Grant Administrator, with other staff members in their cluster, across the other roles within JORA, and other collaborating offices to ensure that awards are complete, accurate and in compliance with sponsor and institutional regulations, policies and guidelines.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in a university or other non-profit grants management role.

• Knowledge of a variety of sponsored research funding mechanisms, including federal agencies (NIH, NSF, DOD, etc.), non-federal government agencies (state, county, municipality, etc.), international entities, industry, and foundations, private and non-profit organizations.

• Expertise with federal funding guidelines (2 CFR 200, FAR, etc).

• Proficiency with financial systems, accounting, and cost accounting standards as they pertain to grants and contracts management

• Budgeting experience in Excel.

• Demonstrated skill in reviewing and negotiating incoming agreements for sponsored research awards.

• Experience with outgoing subawards and related compliance requirements.

• Proficient with software products including Excel, Adobe Professional and Docusign.

• Flexible and adaptable to accommodate ongoing changes to internal and external policies.

• Capacity to establish clear priorities and multi-task in a high-volume setting.

• Ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to function in a fast-paced academic setting.

• Skill in fostering a collaborative, customer-oriented working environment where there are multiple customers with competing priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree preferred

• Certified Research Administration (CRA), Certified Pre-Award Research Administration (CPRA) and/or Certified Financial Research Administration (CFRA)

• Familiarity with Workday

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Telework. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement:

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.