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　　Pre-Award Grant Administrator - Joint Office of Research Administration (JORA) – Georgetown University

　　Job Overview

　　The Pre-Award Grant Administrator has duties that include but are not limited to:

　　Review, negotiate, and administer incoming externally funded research grants and contracts

　　Serve as the primary liaison with external sponsors, and review and submit proposals on behalf of the university

　　Sets up new awards and processes changes to existing awards in Georgetown’s financial system

　　Supports the researchers of Cluster #x, each of which includes several departments within Main campus and the Medical Center

　　The Pre-Award Grant Administrator works independently through their own deadlines, and supports all aspects of a grant or contract award, from cradle to grave, including but not limited to proposal submission, award set-up, award management, and assistance with closeout activities.

　　Work Interactions

　　Reporting directly to their Cluster Research Administrator, the Pre-Award Grant Administrator works closely with the Senior Pre-Award Grant Administrator; with other staff members in their cluster; with other JORA Post-Award Grant Administrators; and with collaborating offices to ensure that awards are complete, accurate, and in compliance with sponsor and institutional regulations, policies and guidelines.

　　Work Mode Designation

　　This position has been designated as Telework. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

　　Requirements and Qualifications

　　Bachelor’s degree

　　3 to 5 years of progressively responsible experience in a university or other non-profit grants management role

　　Knowledge of NIH funding mechanisms, including R01, P01, P30, T32 and foundation proposals

　　Flexibility and adaptability to accommodate ongoing changes to internal and external policies

　　Capacity to establish clear priorities and multi-task in a high-volume setting

　　Ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure

　　Demonstrated financial accounting skills to enable financial and programmatic report production using a high level of proficiency in Excel

　　Proven experience with financial systems, accounting, and cost accounting standards as they pertain to grants and contracts management

　　Skilled in fostering a collaborative, customer-oriented working environment that includes multiple customers with competing priorities

　　Professional communication style with an ability to work with external sponsors

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Certified Research Administration (CRA), Certified PreAward Research Administration (CPRA) and/or Certified Financial Research Administration (CFRA)

　　Familiarity with Workday

　　Salary Range

　　The expected pay range for this position is $ 47,586 - $68,000 per annum.

　　Georgetown University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity and external market pay for comparable jobs.

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　　EEO Statement:

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　　Benefits:

　　Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website (https://benefits.georgetown.edu/staff/enrolling/) .

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　　Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website (https://benefits.georgetown.edu/staff/enrolling/) .