Bowie State University
Program Coordinator (Contingent II - Grant Funded)
Bowie State University, Bowie, Maryland, United States, 20721
Program Coordinator (Contingent II - Grant Funded)
To provide comprehensive support to the Division of Research and Innovation and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) by strengthening the university's research infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal and institutional regulations, and advancing sponsored research activities. This position is designed to facilitate effective grant administration, fiscal management, and data-driven decision-making that enhance the university's research profile. The role also contributes to the university's mission of achieving R2 research status through efficient management of sponsored programs, development of training resources for faculty and staff, and implementation of compliance and accountability measures that foster growth in externally funded research. Duties and Responsibilities: Performs duties such as financial record keeping, fiscal management for all ORSP funded activities. Answers non-routine correspondence and assembles highly confidential and sensitive information. Assists in the development and execution of new or revised programs, procedures, and practices. Assists in completing federal reporting and budget distribution for activities and programs. Works with the Vice President of Research and Innovation as the data analyst for the division and helps prepare reports as needed. Provides grant management technical assistance training for ORSP PIs Works directly with PIs and program staff to promote communicating internal processes for approval Assists in obtaining and interpreting program guidelines Assists with supervising office personnel Assists director with fiscal audits including forecasting for reporting and planning purposes Recommends alternatives using problem-solving skills to management on actions financial policy and programmatic adjustments on costs and financial issues Assesses proposals and other agreements for compliance with the institution, University System of Maryland and Department of Education regulations Assists with the determination of ORSP award activity complications Acts as a resource for obtaining regulatory information Implements compliance policies and procedures for grant proposals and awards for ORSP Develops monitoring tools for the review of compliance issues Prepares grant documents and communication to present information relevant to grant activities. Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President, Director or designee Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong interpersonal skills, working knowledge of Microsoft Office especially Excel and Word for grant and report writing, database management, and analysis. Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail; General knowledge of the web and skills in other internet research; Ability to effectively communicate; general knowledge of federal regulations, guidelines, and practices. Minimum Training & Experience: Bachelor's Degree required and at least three years of experience in college or university grant administration, grant writing or a related field; or a combination of training and experience. Candidates must have the ability to work well with individuals from all areas of the academic community (faculty, staff, students, administrators, alumni, friends, and supporters), the federal government, the state government, foundations, the corporate world, and others as appropriate. Conditions of Employment: This position is funded in whole or in part by external grant funding. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funds. Typical office and professional job conditions. Traversing the campus as needed. Additional Job Information: Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave and annual leave; 10 paid holidays per year, tuition remission and supplemental retirement. Bowie State University shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or veteran status. All policies, programs, and activities of Bowie State University are and shall be in conformity with all pertinent Federal and state laws of nondiscrimination including, but not limited to: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Federal Executive Order No. 11375, and Article 49B of the Annotated Code of Maryland. This commitment applies in all areas and embraces faculty, staff, and students. Equal opportunity of access to academic and related programs shall be extended to all persons. Bowie State University shall have as its firm objective equal opportunity in recruitment and hiring, rate of pay, all other promotions, training, retention and dismissals, for all employees and applicants for employment. The University will stress equal access for employees and applicants for employment to all programs and services provided by the University both on and off campus. The University will also provide equal opportunity and an atmosphere of nondiscrimination with respect to women and members of minority groups in all its operations. In addition, the University shall promote equal opportunity and equal treatment through a positive and continuing Affirmative Action Program. The University makes, and will continue to make, reasonable accommodations to promote the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the University's business. In addition, employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged in, or may have engaged in, activities such as filing a complaint, assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance review or hearing, or opposing any act or practice made unlawful, or exercising any other right protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended or the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended.
To provide comprehensive support to the Division of Research and Innovation and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) by strengthening the university's research infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal and institutional regulations, and advancing sponsored research activities. This position is designed to facilitate effective grant administration, fiscal management, and data-driven decision-making that enhance the university's research profile. The role also contributes to the university's mission of achieving R2 research status through efficient management of sponsored programs, development of training resources for faculty and staff, and implementation of compliance and accountability measures that foster growth in externally funded research. Duties and Responsibilities: Performs duties such as financial record keeping, fiscal management for all ORSP funded activities. Answers non-routine correspondence and assembles highly confidential and sensitive information. Assists in the development and execution of new or revised programs, procedures, and practices. Assists in completing federal reporting and budget distribution for activities and programs. Works with the Vice President of Research and Innovation as the data analyst for the division and helps prepare reports as needed. Provides grant management technical assistance training for ORSP PIs Works directly with PIs and program staff to promote communicating internal processes for approval Assists in obtaining and interpreting program guidelines Assists with supervising office personnel Assists director with fiscal audits including forecasting for reporting and planning purposes Recommends alternatives using problem-solving skills to management on actions financial policy and programmatic adjustments on costs and financial issues Assesses proposals and other agreements for compliance with the institution, University System of Maryland and Department of Education regulations Assists with the determination of ORSP award activity complications Acts as a resource for obtaining regulatory information Implements compliance policies and procedures for grant proposals and awards for ORSP Develops monitoring tools for the review of compliance issues Prepares grant documents and communication to present information relevant to grant activities. Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President, Director or designee Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong interpersonal skills, working knowledge of Microsoft Office especially Excel and Word for grant and report writing, database management, and analysis. Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail; General knowledge of the web and skills in other internet research; Ability to effectively communicate; general knowledge of federal regulations, guidelines, and practices. Minimum Training & Experience: Bachelor's Degree required and at least three years of experience in college or university grant administration, grant writing or a related field; or a combination of training and experience. Candidates must have the ability to work well with individuals from all areas of the academic community (faculty, staff, students, administrators, alumni, friends, and supporters), the federal government, the state government, foundations, the corporate world, and others as appropriate. Conditions of Employment: This position is funded in whole or in part by external grant funding. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funds. Typical office and professional job conditions. Traversing the campus as needed. Additional Job Information: Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave and annual leave; 10 paid holidays per year, tuition remission and supplemental retirement. Bowie State University shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or veteran status. All policies, programs, and activities of Bowie State University are and shall be in conformity with all pertinent Federal and state laws of nondiscrimination including, but not limited to: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Federal Executive Order No. 11375, and Article 49B of the Annotated Code of Maryland. This commitment applies in all areas and embraces faculty, staff, and students. Equal opportunity of access to academic and related programs shall be extended to all persons. Bowie State University shall have as its firm objective equal opportunity in recruitment and hiring, rate of pay, all other promotions, training, retention and dismissals, for all employees and applicants for employment. The University will stress equal access for employees and applicants for employment to all programs and services provided by the University both on and off campus. The University will also provide equal opportunity and an atmosphere of nondiscrimination with respect to women and members of minority groups in all its operations. In addition, the University shall promote equal opportunity and equal treatment through a positive and continuing Affirmative Action Program. The University makes, and will continue to make, reasonable accommodations to promote the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the University's business. In addition, employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged in, or may have engaged in, activities such as filing a complaint, assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance review or hearing, or opposing any act or practice made unlawful, or exercising any other right protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended or the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended.