• Assist with development of competitive proposals to secure independent funding for projects.
• Manage internal funding applications and select external portfolio types.
• Pasticipate in meetings to discuss timeline and checklist of sponsor requirements in preparation of submission to ensure completion of proposal materials including budgets, statement of work and other sponsor and Research Office required documents.
• Ensure all components of proposal including budget, budget justification, and support documents are correctly entered into PeopleSoft and other sponsor sites as required per solicitation.
• Assist with coordination and submission of complete proposal package.

Post-Award

• Support monthly account summaries of budget, expenses and obligations for select grants and contracts.
• Analyze and evaluate awarded grants, contracts, and subcontract requirements during the life of award to maintain consistency with terms and conditions to reduce the chance of an audit finding.
• Review, approve and monitor grant expenditures and documentation to ensure they are processed in a timely manner. Ensure expenses are allowable, allocable, and reasonable based on project, budgetary, sponsor and University guidelines and Uniform Guidance.
• Support award no cost extensions, budget reallocations and supplemental funding requests.
• Review and support tracking of personnel effort through the Labor Allocation Module to reflect project commitments and budget constraints.
• Support required sponsor financial reports (quarterly, annually, etc.) and award close-out.
• Act as backup for Financial Processor and assist with purchases and reconciliation as required.
• Act as FSU liaison on various tasks such as Delegated Authorities and Talent Link new hire entries.
• Support the preparation, processing, approvals and reconciliation of journal vouchers, purchasing cards, purchase orders, web forms (vendor payments, payments to individuals, cash transmittals, payroll).
• Assist in complying with audit requests from the Research Office, University or outside organizations.
• Recommend changes to current procedures, as appropriate, to enhance accuracy and integrity of data.

General

• Schedule routines with internal FSU team and other UD collaborators to support and manage pre and post award activities to ensure effective communication and positive working relationships.
• Setup and maintain project folders that will be used throughout the life of the award to maintain contract and grant documents. Manage record retention of financial data.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field with two years job-related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of University of Delaware's PeopleSoft Grants and sponsor grant processing systems e.g., Research.Gov, CAYUSE (grants.gov), etc. preferred.
• Experience operating in a research intensive, higher education environment required.
• Ability to work independently. A high level of critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making and attention to detail is required.
• Ability to interact well with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional, agile, collaborative teams on a variety of research management topics.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to adjust to a changing environment.
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short and long-range goals.
• Effective analytical and technical skills are required.
• Experience with financial and budget planning.
• Skill in budget preparation and management of contracts and grants.
• Ability to use advanced cost analysis techniques (Excel).
• Ability to analyze budgetary expenditures for compliance with approved budget, and policies and procedures.
• Ability to gather and analyze statistical data and generate ad-hoc reports that are meaningful and understandable to those not familiar with the data being reported.
• Knowledge of 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance and other pertinent external regulations preferred. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.