Extension Grant and Fiscal Coordinator

Extension Grant and Fiscal Coordinator

The Extension Grant and Fiscal coordinator plays a vital role in supporting research and funding efforts within Montana State University Extension. This position collaborates with principal investigators, administrative staff, and funding agencies to facilitate grant proposal development, submission, and compliance. In collaboration with MSU’s Office of Sponsored Programs and Office of Research Development, this position will support and advise Extension faculty and staff in identifying, developing, submitting, and managing grants and contracts; managing resource expenditures including invoicing and reporting; preparing a variety of fiscal reports.

$55,000 - $68,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or progressively responsible experience in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience with budgeting and accounting principles, including; budget reconciliation, budget implementation, and researching and compiling data into reports.
• Experience organizing and prioritizing workload and deadlines and handling complex situations while working under minimal supervision.
• Experience with spreadsheet, word processing, database and email software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc, in order to establish and maintain detailed record keeping systems.
• Experience composing, formatting, and proofing business correspondence, with a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy. 

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Possess excellent human relations skills. Work with a high level of professionalism.
• Possess the ability to work effectively with other team members and the public.
• Strong decision-making skills and initiative.
• Able to take directions from multiple people.
• Possess an understanding of the land grant university mission and an appreciation for rural and urban populations.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Able to establish relationships and work with individuals who have diverse backgrounds and experiences. 

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.? Montana State University does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.