The Grants Administrator is responsible for supporting faculty, administrators, and staff in all aspects of grants and research funding. This role encompasses support of pre-award and post-award grant activities, including identifying funding opportunities, developing competitive proposals, ensuring compliance with institutional and funding agency policies, and overseeing financial and administrative requirements. The successful candidate will serve as a vital link between external funding agencies and the university community and the strategic vision, fostering collaboration and enhancing research opportunities.
Master's degree from an accredited college or university is required.
Three years of experience in a related field required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Extensive experience in project management and developing and analyzing spreadsheets (Excel) and databases.
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Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with federal grant proposal development and federal grant administration policies.
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Ability to prepare reports and analyze funding guidelines and advise faculty on funding strategies.
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Experience building and fostering relationships between offices and departments as well as with outside collaborators and agencies.
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Strong and demonstrated analytical and deductive reasoning skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure both with close supervision and independently.
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Superior customer service skills and a willingness to embrace both simple and complicated tasks is required.
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Strong service-oriented mentality.
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Background knowledge regarding sponsored programs.
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Demonstrated managerial and organizational skills to prioritize workload effectively to meet deadlines, ensure smooth workflow, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
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Demonstrated skills to effectively analyze, problem-solve, recommend solutions, and implement action.
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Demonstrated accuracy and orderly work habits, and capacity for detail.
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Demonstrated interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with diverse groups and situations with strong customer service skills.
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Ability to work under pressure and with frequent interruptions.
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Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively to develop effective collaborative relationships with students, faculty, administration and external groups.
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Must maintain strict confidentiality with financial and payroll.
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Ability to utilize internet tools and search engines.
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Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft software applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.), Adobe, and possess the ability to learn new computer and internet applications.
Full-time employees at SBU enjoy unparalleled Benefits
Abundance of Time off
Tuition Remission
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100% undergraduate tuition remission for employee, spouse, and dependents
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80% graduate tuition remission for employee (online and ground programs)
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50% for spouse (ground programs only)
Full Benefit package
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403b Retirement Plan + 10% Employer contribution after 2 years
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Health Insurance with $250 Wellness card
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Dental Insurance
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Employer Paid Life insurance
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Short-term Disability
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Employer Paid Long-term Disability
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Employee Assistance Program
Other Perks
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Free access to campus fitness center
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2 free Division 1 Men’s Basketball Season tickets
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Golf course membership discount
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Other National and Local discounts available
St. Bonaventure University is located in the scenic Enchanted Mountain region of Western New York, approximately 75 miles south of Buffalo, New York, with easy access to major metropolitan areas. A close-knit and caring community guided by its values of compassion, wisdom and integrity, St. Bonaventure is dedicated to academic excellence as informed by its Franciscan and liberal arts traditions. The university is committed to developing an inclusive community and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service.
The university currently enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduate students and more than 1,000 graduate students in its schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Communication, and Health Professions. U.S. News & World Report ranks SBU in the top 15% of regional universities in the North, for both value and overall. St. Bonaventure is a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference (NCAA Division I), with athletes participating in 20 sports.
