Senior Grants and Research Compliance Officer

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Posted: 11-May-24

Location: Spokane, Washington

Salary: Open

Categories:

Other Staff/Administrative
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 21246

Department: Sponsored Research & Programs

Hours per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Job Summary:

Gonzaga University's Office of Sponsored Research and Programs is seeking a Senior Grants and Research Compliance Officer to join a team that provides support services to faculty and staff that include all facets of research administration, from conducting funding searches to ideation through proposal submission. This position will support faculty and staff across the university with particular emphasis in the Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, Engineering, and Health Sciences, as well as the University of Washington — Gonzaga University Health Partnership.
This position will report to the Director of Sponsored Research and Programs and is responsible for the management of a comprehensive pre- and post-award portfolio. This includes developing and reviewing applications, conducting ongoing compliance review to ensure accountability to sponsors, and submitting grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements to foundations, corporations, and government agencies to support research, fellowships, instructional activities, and service programs.
Working in collaboration with faculty, deans, finance, and other relevant stakeholders,
this position is a key resource when identifying and resolving issues that arise throughout the life cycle of an award. This position will serve as the primary point of contact for communication with faculty, university departments, and sponsors, encouraging collaboration while delivering a high level of customer service and well-rounded support.
A significant portion of the position will be to engage, support, and assist faculty in the
discovery of grant opportunities and proposal development. The Senior Grants and Research Compliance Officer will be involved in faculty professional development and will provide training, information, and guidance to faculty at all career stages, including mentoring faculty through the entire research development process.
This position is integral to reaching strategic research-focused goals for Gonzaga University.
The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to offer for this position is $86,870 – $100,000 annually. The internal full salary range is $86,870– $117,530.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Eight (8) + years of professional experience with sponsored projects administration, five (5) or more of which are in an academic (college/university/hospital) setting.
• Bachelor's degree preferred. Will consider relevant work experience in lieu of degree.
• As a consultant and mentor, qualified candidates will be able to demonstrate the following competencies: a) exemplary written and verbal communication skills; b) building and maintaining professional networks; c) building customer (constituency) loyalty; d) professional and effective influencing skills; e) budget development skills.
• Proficiency using common office software, including Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with pre-award file management and data management systems or other relational databases
• Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of pre-award and post-award administration (compliance, budget development, expense forecasting, submission, and financial reporting).
• Demonstrated experience with training or instruction.
• Experience in electronic submissions using the online portals of foundations and federal agencies, as well as system-to-system (S2S) software used to facilitate electronic submissions.
• Familiarity required with a range of grant information sources including Grants.gov, the Foundation Directory, and Pivot.
• Ability to make timely decisions, especially in difficult situations, and communicate them professionally and diplomatically to others.
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate new ideas into practice.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities, and self-prioritize in a deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build cordial working relationships within the institution, especially with faculty members, and effective partnerships with external collaborators.

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