Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: open to the public

Employment Status: full time, temporary

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: Grade 6 Steps 1-2

Salary Range:  $59,661.00-$61,986.00

Location: Van Ness Campus, Washington, DC

Brief Description of Duties
with faculty and staff from across the university to review proposals prior to submission to sponsors; negotiate research agreements with sponsors; assist faculty in developing budget proposals, and negotiate a portion of the resulting grants and contracts. The Contracts and Grants Management Analyst contributes to the effective and efficient operation of the office, and provides prompt and seamless assistance to stakeholders both internal and external to the university. The Office of Sponsored Programs administers and monitors grant compliance with UDC Policies and sponsor requirements for a rapidly growing volume of grant applications and sponsored program agreements and the Contract and Grants Grant Management Analyst will play a key role in this regard. The position reports to the Director of Sponsored Programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

• Developing and reviewing proposal budgets
• Reviewing all award guidelines and/or sponsor restrictions/requirements and providing guidance to Principal Investigators/University staff to facilitate financial compliance
• Understanding and applying Federal  and District of Columbia regulations governing grants/contracts, sponsor guidelines, and University policies/procedures
• Prioritizing work and consistently meeting deadlines; maintaining cooperative working relationships with representatives of sponsoring agencies, Principal Investigators and University administrators and staff
• Working closely with the OCFO to coordinate with Post-award staff and/or Pre-Award co-workers to assure compliance with sponsor and University rules, regulations and procedures;

• Cleaning and preparing data for analysis and maintenance.
• Assisting in the coordination and necessary consultation with the office as well as with the other concerned organizational components including deans, department heads and faculty for the purposes of getting feedback, establishing and maintaining credibility of information, and receiving additional information.
• Coordinating sponsored programs data management process including data collection, data entry, and data quality control activities for office reporting functions.

Required Qualifications

 

• Bachelor's degree in relevant area. Master's degree preferred.
• At least five (5) years of research experience related to grants and contracts
   

Information to Applicant

Condition of Employment:  This is a sponsored program appointment. The duration of this appointment is subject to grant fund availability.   

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia’s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business,  or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business,  or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5020.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: http://www.udc.edu/equal opportunity/.