Kennesaw State University
About Us
Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia . We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision . Come Take Flight at KSU!
Location
Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Job Summary
Manages pre-award activities using knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for pre-award functions and awareness of federal rules and regulations related to research grant activity. Pre-award activities include, but are not limited to, assisting faculty and/or Principal Investigators (Pls) in the preparation and submission of grant and award intake for federal, state, local, and nonprofit sponsors. Builds and maintains partnering relationships with internal stakeholders and other operational departments while acting as a liaison with sponsors.
Responsibilities
1. Develops and provides detailed proposal checklists, templates, and timelines to manage
workflows and help guide faculty and their staff through the proposal development process.
2. Reviews federal, state, nonprofit, and local grant applications
3. Provides guidance throughout the budget development process ensuring compliance and
accuracy prior to proposal submission.
4. Obtains and/or provides institutional components of proposals and performs administrative
validation on all proposal elements
5. Prepares proposals for submission to sponsors using electronic submission portals, including
Cayuse (KSUs grants management system), FastLane/Research.gov, Assist, and grants.gov
6. Manages routing process in Cayuse or other electronic grants management system
7. Contributes to Sponsored Programs website to ensure it is user-
friendly, has useful information, and is up to date Facilitates Just-In-Time and other pre-award
actions requiring institutional authorized review
8. Intakes awards and prepares internal documentation for hand off to other Sponsored Programs
Administration units
9. Interacts regularly with and provide superior support and service to faculty and staff seeking
sponsored funding
10. Serves as primary intermediary with all pertinent sponsors, faculty, staff and campus entities
11. Ensures compliance with all sponsor guidelines and deadlines and KSU policies
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Required Experience Two (2) years of related work experience in sponsored program proposal review, grant administration, or research development within a university, non-profit, or academic medical center setting
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Certified Pre-award Research Administrator (CPRA)
Preferred Educational Qualifications Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Preferred Experience Experience with applying and interpreting Unifor Guidance 2 CFR 200, federal agency specific regulations, and non-federal sponsor guidelines Experience with electronic grants management system
Proposed Salary
The budgeted salary range is $58,000 to $70,000. Offers are based on relevant experience.
Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES Able to work independently without guidance Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE Knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and/procedures that govern major federal and non-federal sponsors Understanding of research administration roles and responsibilities for internal and external resources
SKILLS Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite) Strong attention to detail and follow up skills Strong customer service skills and professional phone and e-mail etiquette
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.
Background Check
Standard Enhanced Education
Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf
Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia . We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision . Come Take Flight at KSU!
Location
Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Job Summary
Manages pre-award activities using knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for pre-award functions and awareness of federal rules and regulations related to research grant activity. Pre-award activities include, but are not limited to, assisting faculty and/or Principal Investigators (Pls) in the preparation and submission of grant and award intake for federal, state, local, and nonprofit sponsors. Builds and maintains partnering relationships with internal stakeholders and other operational departments while acting as a liaison with sponsors.
Responsibilities
1. Develops and provides detailed proposal checklists, templates, and timelines to manage
workflows and help guide faculty and their staff through the proposal development process.
2. Reviews federal, state, nonprofit, and local grant applications
3. Provides guidance throughout the budget development process ensuring compliance and
accuracy prior to proposal submission.
4. Obtains and/or provides institutional components of proposals and performs administrative
validation on all proposal elements
5. Prepares proposals for submission to sponsors using electronic submission portals, including
Cayuse (KSUs grants management system), FastLane/Research.gov, Assist, and grants.gov
6. Manages routing process in Cayuse or other electronic grants management system
7. Contributes to Sponsored Programs website to ensure it is user-
friendly, has useful information, and is up to date Facilitates Just-In-Time and other pre-award
actions requiring institutional authorized review
8. Intakes awards and prepares internal documentation for hand off to other Sponsored Programs
Administration units
9. Interacts regularly with and provide superior support and service to faculty and staff seeking
sponsored funding
10. Serves as primary intermediary with all pertinent sponsors, faculty, staff and campus entities
11. Ensures compliance with all sponsor guidelines and deadlines and KSU policies
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Required Experience Two (2) years of related work experience in sponsored program proposal review, grant administration, or research development within a university, non-profit, or academic medical center setting
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Certified Pre-award Research Administrator (CPRA)
Preferred Educational Qualifications Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Preferred Experience Experience with applying and interpreting Unifor Guidance 2 CFR 200, federal agency specific regulations, and non-federal sponsor guidelines Experience with electronic grants management system
Proposed Salary
The budgeted salary range is $58,000 to $70,000. Offers are based on relevant experience.
Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES Able to work independently without guidance Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
KNOWLEDGE Knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and/procedures that govern major federal and non-federal sponsors Understanding of research administration roles and responsibilities for internal and external resources
SKILLS Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite) Strong attention to detail and follow up skills Strong customer service skills and professional phone and e-mail etiquette
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.
Background Check
Standard Enhanced Education
Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf