SENIOR BUSINESS OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE (PRE-AWARD) 00025855
Missouri University of Science & Technology
Rolla, MO
Full-time
Administration / Clerical
Posted on April 11, 2024
Hiring Department
Office of Sponsored Programs
Job Description
Position Summary
The Senior Business Operations Associate (Pre-Award) performs work critical to the administration of contracts and grants from federal, state, and local government, non-profit, and foundation sponsors. Responsibilities include reviewing, analyzing, and negotiating contracts; maintaining knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations; managing the preparation and submission of proposals; monitoring for compliance; and providing exceptional customer service to stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the preparation and submission of proposals, including large, complex proposals to funding agencies
- Keep abreast of new developments in university policies and procedures, as well as federal and state regulations
- Analyze, interpret, and develop recommendations to research faculty for proposal submissions based upon sponsor and university requirements
- Interpret and communicate sponsor guidelines, University policy and procedures, state and federal law, and industry best practices to PIs, and department/college administrators to ensure compliance with sponsor and University policies
- Review and negotiate contracts and grants from federal, state, and local government, non-profit, and foundation sponsors
- Read and analyze research grants and contracts; conduct contract negotiations to include CDAs, MTAs, industry contracts, and foreign contracts
- Recognize unacceptable contract language; work with legal and sponsor to achieve acceptable contractual clauses
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance and value in providing exceptional customer service to all stakeholders
- Manage multiple, shifting priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Acquire, maintain, and interpret up-to-date knowledge of funding submission modes, mechanisms and deadlines
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 4 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong proficiency in MS Office, including extensive and advanced use of MS Excel and MS Word
- Previous experience and demonstrated acumen working with data management software, PeopleSoft, Cognos, etc.
- Experience using internet applications for business and research
- Excellent time management, follow-through, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience with submission of grant proposals
- Experience working in higher education
The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $52,223 to $57,000 annually.
Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Grade: GGS 10
University Title: SENIOR BUSINESS OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE
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Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website athttps://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
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