Contract and Grants Specialist (Research Coordinator)

Title:  Contract and Grants Specialist (Research Coordinator)
Position Number:  79571T
Hiring Unit:  University of Hawaii at Manoa, Nancy Atmospera-Walch School of Nursing
Location:  Honolulu / Manoa Campus

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. * Provides full range of administrative and fiscal support to the Associate Dean for Research and/or Director of Research and faculty who are in the grant stream (those applying for and/or funded by extramural funds).
2. * Manages day to day operations of the NAWSON Research Unit and makes recommendations on office policies and procedures to improve operations and maximize efficiency.
3. * Serves as the knowledge source for the electronic submission of all school grants and ensures accuracy and compliance with grant guidelines & University of Hawaii procedures.
4. * Consults with the Associate Dean/Director, PIs and other relevant personnel to understand the needs of the program and resolve any questions or issues related to the terms and conditions of sponsored contracts, grants, cooperative, or other agreements.
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Minimum Qualifications:

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Business Administration, Biological Science or related field and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for pre-award and post-award activities related to contracts and grants; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
2. Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of pre-award and post-award activities related to contract and grants as demonstrated by broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.
3. Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with extramural grant funding.
4. Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
5. Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
6. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
7. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
8. If applicable, for supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
9. Knowledge of federal regulations pertaining to contracts and grants administration.
10. Knowledge of academic research and evaluation practices.
11. Knowledge of academic budget development principles and practices.