Grant and Contract Administrator III or IV – ASCC Liaison (id:83874)
Orono
Office of Research Administration - ORA
UMPSA
05
Orono ME
The purpose of this position is to provide post award administrative support to the Office of Research Administration (ORA) by reviewing, negotiating and executing awards and amendments from external sponsors on behalf of the University of Maine with a primary focus on the administration of sponsored project activity at the Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC). The rank of the position will be determined based on the finalist’s qualifications and experience. Typical hiring range for this position is:
Grant & Contract Administrator III: $60,000 - $70,000 - Complete Job Description
Grant & Contract Administrator IV: $70,000 - $80,000 - Complete Job Description
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu .
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.
UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here .
Required:
- Grant and Contract Administrator III:
- A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of directly related experience or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
- Grant and Contract Administrator IV:
- A master’s degree and a minimum of seven years of directly related experience or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
- Knowledge of federal regulations such as Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Award (2 CFR 200), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR’s), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and federal agency specific guidelines.
- Ability to analyze complex situations, identify workable solutions, and effectively balance service with regulatory compliance.
- Strong customer service orientation and demonstrated experience fostering trust and positive relationships with faculty and staff.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgement and initiate and manage multiple awards that have deadlines for review and execution.
Preferred:
- Understanding of relevant university policies and procedures for seeking, acquiring, and managing extramural funds.
- Familiarity with grant and financial related computer applications such as PeopleSoft and federal grant submission portals such as grants.gov and research.gov.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft Office including Word, Access, Excel.
- Proven ability to function effectively as a member of a team in a high-stressed office environment.
Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:
1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references
You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
Search Timeline is as follows:
Materials received after the initial review date of March 25, 2024, will be reviewed at the discretion of the University
Interviews to begin no earlier than: April 1, 2024
Tentative start date: May 1, 2024
For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Tammy York ([email protected] ).
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
Fiscal Year (12 Months)
Cover Letter, References, Resume/CV