Grants Analyst 1 (Post_Award)

Core Job Summary

The Grants Analyst 1 supports a robust grant and contract portfolio, and ensures pre- and post-award requirements are met. The Grants Analyst 1 is responsible for reporting and monitoring, sponsored research accounts from award set up through closeout while adhering to University, state, and federal policies.

Core Job Functions

• Assists with or performs grant-related post-award functions, most notably the review of cost transfers to ensure proper accounting, documentation, and justifications are provided including award set up and budget distributions, expense monitoring, periodic invoicing, and financial reporting.
• Performs grant closeout functions including reconciliations.
• Aids in the resolution of matters in conjunction with principal investigator or department administrator.
• Maintains a demonstrated knowledge of Federal regulations related to Research Administration, including the Uniform Guidance, Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and major Federal funding agency guidelines.
• Communicates with fiscal contacts at funding source for problem resolution and information gathering.
• Maintains a demonstrated knowledge of Federal regulations related to Research Administration, including the Uniform Guidance, Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and major Federal funding agency guidelines.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Core Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience. University research administration experience preferred.
• Certification and Licensing: Refer To Department Description For Applicable Certification Requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Federal regulations related to Research Administration, including OMB Uniform Guidance, Cost Accounting Standards, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and major Federal funding agency guidelines.
• Excellent computer skills and facility with using MS Excel (sorting, pivot tables, filtering, basic formulas).
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to translate and summarize numbers into an understandable narrative to others.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral with a diverse group of individuals.
• Demonstrated experience using institutional systems.
• General knowledge of office procedures and operations.
• Skill in data entry with minimal errors.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

Department Specific Functions

• Maintains sponsored research accounts from award set-up through closeout while adhering to University, State and Federal policies.
• Monitors awards funded by state and local government, for-profit, and foreign sponsors based on assigned portfolios.
• Assists with and/or performs grant-related post-award functions, including award set up budget distributions, expense monitoring, periodic invoicing, and financial reporting.
• Approves labor distribution transfers and associated communications with customers, reconciliations, and re-budgeting.
• Performs grant closeout functions including reconciliations, final invoices, and final reporting.
• Serves as a backup to approve Payroll Accounting Adjustments and Journal Entries and associated communications with customers, and approves reconciliations and re-budgeting, and completes journal entries.
• Ensures high quality and efficient service to the research community and participates in innovative customer service initiatives.
• In conjunction with supervisor, assesses needs and aids in the resolution of matters in conjunction with principal investigator or department administrator.
• Affords assistance with time and effort reporting system and ensures it is complete and in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Maintains regular communications with department and communicates with fiscal contacts at funding source for problem resolution and information gathering.
• Maintains knowledge of current federal issues relating to grants and audits of state, local government and non-profit organizations; interprets OMB (Office of Management and Budget) Uniform Guidance for all sponsored awards.
• Assists in the completion of all aspects of the annual single audit report on federal awards.
• Creates journal entries to allocate residuals/overdrafts and/or overhead discrepancies to departmental accounts, as a result of reconciliations/closeouts.

Department

The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida. With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff