California State University, Fullerton
Grants and Contracts Officer (Research and Sponsored Programs Administration Pro
California State University, Fullerton, Fullerton, California, United States, 92632
Grants and Contracts Officer (Research and Sponsored Programs Administration Professional III)
Classificaiton: Research and Sponsored Programs Administration Professional III
Department: Research and Sponsored Projects
Salary Range: $6,382 – $7,111 per month
Appointment Type: Ongoing
Time Base: Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
About CSUF Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, Cal State Fullerton was founded in 1957 and serves more than 43,000 students. As a leading campus of the California State University system, the University serves as both an intellectual and cultural hub for the region and a driving force in workforce and economic development.
We are dedicated to student success through innovative, high‑impact educational experiences and robust support programs. We invest in the growth of staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training opportunities, and ongoing professional development.
As a member of the Titan Community, you’ll have access to a wide range of campus resources and experiences—including the Grand Central Art Center, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden, cultural performances at the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Titan Athletics events, the Titan Recreation Center, and our Employee Wellness Program.
Job Summary It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are a comprehensive university that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators. We are continuously seeking individuals from a variety of career disciplines that share the University's mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.
About the Position The Office of Research and Sponsored Projects (ORSP) works with other units throughout campus to seek external support for faculty research, scholarship, and institutional projects that support the educational and service mission of the university. ORSP staff assist with proposal development, proposal submission, contract negotiation, post award support, and compliance with ethical and regulatory standards.
Under the general direction of the Associate Director of Grants and Contracts, the Grants and Contracts Officer provides high‑quality support and customer service to faculty, staff, and funding‑agency representatives. The officer serves as the primary contact for selected colleges or campus units in preparing, reviewing, and submitting proposals to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and University policies.
The role includes providing advice and assistance to faculty, administrators, and staff on all aspects of proposal preparation, including interpretation of sponsor guidelines, budget development, and review of proposal components for consistency and compliance. The officer identifies areas of risk or concern prior to proposal submission, coordinates campus approval processes via Cayuse S2S and other pre‑award documents, and serves as the liaison between the University and sponsors at the proposal stage.
Additional responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, analyzing, negotiating, and recommending grants, contracts, and other agreements for acceptance by the CSUF Auxiliary Services Corporation. The officer provides training for faculty and staff, completes registration to sponsor systems, issues accounts for faculty, and assists in logistical preparation for campus‑wide events, workshops, and meetings.
Other duties as assigned.
Essential Qualifications • Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience; advanced degrees and additional experience may substitute for the required education or experience on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, performing advanced grants and contracts professional work, facilitating complex projects, and exercising authority over multi‑disciplinary agreements.
• Advanced knowledge of grant proposal administration, budgeting, post‑award practices, and relevant federal, state, and local regulations.
• Demonstrated competence in applying advanced judgment to resolve complex problems and issues; advanced analytical and organizational skills; advanced communication and interpersonal skills; and ability to lead, mentor, and train colleagues.
• Background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily.
Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university.
• Three years of work experience in a Sponsored Programs Office in a pre‑award or post‑award capacity at a university, hospital, or research institute.
• Extensive experience reviewing sponsor guidelines, preparing complex budgets, and compiling and submitting responsive proposals.
• Experience with federal forms (e.g., SF 424 Research, R&R budget, assurances, and certifications).
• Experience submitting proposals in eRA systems such as Grants.gov, ASSIST, Research.gov, JustGrants, NSPIRES, etc.
• Knowledge of Uniform Guidance, NSF PAPPG, NIH Grant Policy Statement, and other federal and state regulations.
• Proficiency with Cayuse S2S, Microsoft Office, Adobe Sign, Adobe Acrobat DC, and Outlook.
Special Working Conditions Notice of Non‑Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator.
Additional Information Cal State Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.
Cal State Fullerton is an equal‑opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out‑of‑State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU‑related work outside the state of California.
Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
Regular attendance is an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
Applicants may be required to successfully complete job‑related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.
Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.
California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B visas).
Effective October 1, 2025, the California State University (CSU) will implement a salary step structure for CSUEU‑represented employees in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9. This position may be subject to changes resulting from this implementation, in alignment with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
Application Deadline December 4, 2025 (9:00 PM)
Apply online at https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/fl/en-us/job/552756/grants-and-contracts-officer-research-and-sponsored-programs-administration-professional-iii
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Department: Research and Sponsored Projects
Salary Range: $6,382 – $7,111 per month
Appointment Type: Ongoing
Time Base: Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
About CSUF Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, Cal State Fullerton was founded in 1957 and serves more than 43,000 students. As a leading campus of the California State University system, the University serves as both an intellectual and cultural hub for the region and a driving force in workforce and economic development.
We are dedicated to student success through innovative, high‑impact educational experiences and robust support programs. We invest in the growth of staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training opportunities, and ongoing professional development.
As a member of the Titan Community, you’ll have access to a wide range of campus resources and experiences—including the Grand Central Art Center, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden, cultural performances at the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Titan Athletics events, the Titan Recreation Center, and our Employee Wellness Program.
Job Summary It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are a comprehensive university that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators. We are continuously seeking individuals from a variety of career disciplines that share the University's mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.
About the Position The Office of Research and Sponsored Projects (ORSP) works with other units throughout campus to seek external support for faculty research, scholarship, and institutional projects that support the educational and service mission of the university. ORSP staff assist with proposal development, proposal submission, contract negotiation, post award support, and compliance with ethical and regulatory standards.
Under the general direction of the Associate Director of Grants and Contracts, the Grants and Contracts Officer provides high‑quality support and customer service to faculty, staff, and funding‑agency representatives. The officer serves as the primary contact for selected colleges or campus units in preparing, reviewing, and submitting proposals to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and University policies.
The role includes providing advice and assistance to faculty, administrators, and staff on all aspects of proposal preparation, including interpretation of sponsor guidelines, budget development, and review of proposal components for consistency and compliance. The officer identifies areas of risk or concern prior to proposal submission, coordinates campus approval processes via Cayuse S2S and other pre‑award documents, and serves as the liaison between the University and sponsors at the proposal stage.
Additional responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, analyzing, negotiating, and recommending grants, contracts, and other agreements for acceptance by the CSUF Auxiliary Services Corporation. The officer provides training for faculty and staff, completes registration to sponsor systems, issues accounts for faculty, and assists in logistical preparation for campus‑wide events, workshops, and meetings.
Other duties as assigned.
Essential Qualifications • Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience; advanced degrees and additional experience may substitute for the required education or experience on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, performing advanced grants and contracts professional work, facilitating complex projects, and exercising authority over multi‑disciplinary agreements.
• Advanced knowledge of grant proposal administration, budgeting, post‑award practices, and relevant federal, state, and local regulations.
• Demonstrated competence in applying advanced judgment to resolve complex problems and issues; advanced analytical and organizational skills; advanced communication and interpersonal skills; and ability to lead, mentor, and train colleagues.
• Background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily.
Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university.
• Three years of work experience in a Sponsored Programs Office in a pre‑award or post‑award capacity at a university, hospital, or research institute.
• Extensive experience reviewing sponsor guidelines, preparing complex budgets, and compiling and submitting responsive proposals.
• Experience with federal forms (e.g., SF 424 Research, R&R budget, assurances, and certifications).
• Experience submitting proposals in eRA systems such as Grants.gov, ASSIST, Research.gov, JustGrants, NSPIRES, etc.
• Knowledge of Uniform Guidance, NSF PAPPG, NIH Grant Policy Statement, and other federal and state regulations.
• Proficiency with Cayuse S2S, Microsoft Office, Adobe Sign, Adobe Acrobat DC, and Outlook.
Special Working Conditions Notice of Non‑Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator.
Additional Information Cal State Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.
Cal State Fullerton is an equal‑opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out‑of‑State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU‑related work outside the state of California.
Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
Regular attendance is an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
Applicants may be required to successfully complete job‑related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.
Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.
California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B visas).
Effective October 1, 2025, the California State University (CSU) will implement a salary step structure for CSUEU‑represented employees in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9. This position may be subject to changes resulting from this implementation, in alignment with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
Application Deadline December 4, 2025 (9:00 PM)
Apply online at https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/fl/en-us/job/552756/grants-and-contracts-officer-research-and-sponsored-programs-administration-professional-iii
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