DDPSC - Grants Specialist

Grants Specialist# Grants SpecialistSaint Louis - Saint Louis, MO 63132## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeEducation Level4 Year Degree## DescriptionThe Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is hiring an experienced full-time Grant Specialist. This position works at the nexus of science and finance at the Center by providing pre-award and post-award grant support to several scientific Principal Investigators (PIs). It is vital to the success of the Center’s scientific community.The Grant Specialist role is a service-oriented position that requires the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and juggle competing priorities while maintaining positive and collaborative relationships. The successful candidate will build a partnership with their PIs to manage a financial portfolio made up of multiple projects from a variety of funding sources.For more information about Danforth Center and our work, visit our Danforth webpage.**Responsibilities:*** Pre-Award (35%) + Review grant RFPs/FOAs and create checklists for proposal submission + Communicate internal proposal deadlines to the proposal team, including subaward organizations, and manage the proposal process to ensure deadlines are met + Update personnel documents (Biographical Sketch, Current & Pending Other Support, Collaborators & Affiliations) and review with the PI + Provide appropriate proposal document templates to the PI and assist with updating them to meet solicitation requirements + Review proposal documents against formatting and content requirements and coordinate updates with the PI + Work with the PI to create the proposal budget and write the budget justification; ensure the budget meets solicitation requirements + Input proposal record into InfoEd for internal review by Finance and scientific leadership + Communicate with internal and external co-PIs throughout the proposal process to ensure subaward documents are obtained for both internal review and proposal submission* Post-Award (60%) + Track funding sources (grants, subawards, start-up, industry) and assist PI or Core Facility Director with managing their portfolio by creating monthly budget and projection reports; provide guidance during decision-making + Process invoices for payment, including subaward invoices + Review subaward agreements and track subaward expenditures/reporting; work with appropriate subaward contact to resolve issues + Identify, prepare, and submit expenditures requiring cost transfer, budget adjustments, and salary allocation changes + Assist the PI with annual/progress reports + Perform project close-out activities in concert with Finance + Assist with capital equipment orders by coordinating with Finance, ensuring necessary internal codes are created, equipment ordered, and Finance is notified to begin capitalization + Communicate and coordinate with the Finance Department on items/issues that arise during project execution to ensure internal policies and federal/sponsor guidelines are metOverall (5%)* Suggest process improvements with management and share with the team* Support systems implementations by participating in requirements gathering meetings and performing testing* Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor**Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:*** Pre- and post-award grants management/research administration experience with exposure to various federal agencies (NSF, DOE, USDA, NIH)* Demonstrated budgeting, financial, analytical, critical thinking, project management, and problem-solving skills.* The ability to meet deadlines and build positive relationships with internal and external collaborators* Experience with grant management lifecycle, grant submissions, grant budgeting, writing budget justifications, and project financial management (tracking performance to budget, identifying necessary adjustments, etc.)* Solid proficiency in Excel (understanding/creating complex formulas, VLOOKUP, pivot tables, utilizing complex workbooks, etc.). Proficiency with Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint* Ability to organize, multitask, manage time efficiently, prioritize responsibilities appropriately, be proactive, and work both independently and collaboratively while demonstrating professionalism and respect.* Strict attention to detail.* Knowledge of the Uniform Guidance for Federal Awards, especially cost allowability is preferred.* Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining collaborative and professional relationships.* Possess a service-oriented mindset, be eager to share knowledge, and be willing to identify and lead process improvement initiatives.* Actively contributes to a positive work environment.* Experience with Research.gov, Grants.gov, and InfoEd is desirable.* Live the Danforth Center values: Collaboration, Diversity & Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity & Respect, Environmental Sustainability, and Stewardship.## Qualifications**Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree* 3-5 years’ experience of pre- and post-award grants management/research administration experience or relevant experience**Submission:*** Cover letter clearly describing research interest and career goals* CV* Contact information for three (3) professional references #J-18808-Ljbffr 39 North