Department The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to serve as the Director of Research Grant Administration.
Responsibilities About This RoleThe Director of Research & Grants Administration plays a vital role in the administrative direction of the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. The Director will participate in strategic planning within the Joint College, related to financial operations and aligning the challenges of the joint college structure with university-wide impact.
What You Will DoThis position is responsible for interpreting, providing guidance, and creating Joint College research procedures to align with both FAMU and FSU C&G policies. The selected candidate will participate in C&G policy development by implementing policies and procedures essential for sound and effective fiscal management of the Joint College. The position will also:
- Develop long-term C&G financial forecasts.
- Serve as the liaison between the Joint College and university areas such as Sponsored Research, Budget, Procurement, Controller, Foundation, and Travel offices within both institutions (FAMU and FSU).
- Serve as the C&G financial point of contact in the absence of the Assistant Dean for Administration.
- Serve as the primary contact on behalf of the College for annual C&G audits and national accreditation reporting.
- Provide C&G financial advice and financial administrative counsel to Joint College administrators and Principal Investigators (PI).
- Oversee post-award management for the Joint College including C&G financial monitoring, salary commitments, cost share tracking, compliance review, and project close-outs.
- Develop and maintain C&G financial and technical reports and budget projections, and resolve funding and compliance issues.
- Ensure grants compliance team schedules and conducts regular meetings with assigned PIs to review award spend status and obligations.
Qualifications Bachelor's degree and six years of experience related to budget, financial, and/or accounting services or a high school diploma or equivalent and ten years of experience. (Note: or a combination of post-high school education and experience equal to ten years)
This position requires successful completion of the eSPEAR Certification or ability to obtain the certification within 6 months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge of The Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards ("Uniform Guidance").
- Knowledge of contract administration in a grants setting.
- Knowledge of public and private grants awards.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
How To Apply If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.
Considerations This is an A&P position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .
