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Grants Specialist (Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Science)
Inside Higher Ed, Tallahassee, Florida, us, 32318
Grants Specialist (Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Science)
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Location: Tallahassee, FL Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 61746 Responsibilities
As a Grants Specialist, you will serve as a crucial link between world‑class researchers and the funding that powers their discovery. Your duties will include: Develop, review, and analyze sponsored project documents for accuracy and compliance, interpreting agency guidelines during proposal development and award stages. Provide guidance on federal, university, and college policies while monitoring all sponsored project activities for compliance. Perform monthly reviews and analyses of fiscal transactions and reconciliation reports, including post‑award activities such as purchases, travel, and departmental ledger corrections. Provide Principal Investigators (PIs) with clear monthly budget summaries. Act as a subject matter expert on federal, state, and university policies. Coordinate personnel appointments and verify effort certifications for project staff, managing mass appointment data for graduate students and faculty funded by sponsored projects. Act as a liaison between university central offices, sponsoring agencies, and the College. Support the broader grants team by providing redundancy for essential tasks and assisting in the training of new staff. Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree and one year of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and five years of experience (post‑high school education and experience equal to five years). Successful completion of the eSPEAR Certification series within the first six months of employment. Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of federal, state, and private funding sources and related rules and regulations. Skill in compiling, reviewing, and reconciling data sets and fiscal transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize daily tasks and meet deadlines in a detail‑oriented environment. Ability to build and maintain effective, professional working relationships with faculty, staff, and external partners. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on gathering and reporting information clearly to various team members. Familiarity with university policies and procedures; candidates who already possess eSPEAR Certification are encouraged to apply. University Information
Florida State University is one of the nation’s elite research universities, preserving, expanding, and disseminating knowledge across the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions. Founded in 1851, FSU emphasizes learning rooted in liberal arts traditions and critical thinking. How to Apply
Qualified candidates should apply to Florida State University at
https://jobs.fsu.edu . Current FSU employees may apply via myFSU > Self Service. Applicants must complete the online application with all applicable information, including work history up to ten years and education details, even if attaching a resume. Applicants invited to interview may conduct a work sample. Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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Grants Specialist (Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Science)
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Inside Higher Ed Job Details
Location: Tallahassee, FL Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 61746 Responsibilities
As a Grants Specialist, you will serve as a crucial link between world‑class researchers and the funding that powers their discovery. Your duties will include: Develop, review, and analyze sponsored project documents for accuracy and compliance, interpreting agency guidelines during proposal development and award stages. Provide guidance on federal, university, and college policies while monitoring all sponsored project activities for compliance. Perform monthly reviews and analyses of fiscal transactions and reconciliation reports, including post‑award activities such as purchases, travel, and departmental ledger corrections. Provide Principal Investigators (PIs) with clear monthly budget summaries. Act as a subject matter expert on federal, state, and university policies. Coordinate personnel appointments and verify effort certifications for project staff, managing mass appointment data for graduate students and faculty funded by sponsored projects. Act as a liaison between university central offices, sponsoring agencies, and the College. Support the broader grants team by providing redundancy for essential tasks and assisting in the training of new staff. Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree and one year of experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and five years of experience (post‑high school education and experience equal to five years). Successful completion of the eSPEAR Certification series within the first six months of employment. Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of federal, state, and private funding sources and related rules and regulations. Skill in compiling, reviewing, and reconciling data sets and fiscal transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize daily tasks and meet deadlines in a detail‑oriented environment. Ability to build and maintain effective, professional working relationships with faculty, staff, and external partners. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on gathering and reporting information clearly to various team members. Familiarity with university policies and procedures; candidates who already possess eSPEAR Certification are encouraged to apply. University Information
Florida State University is one of the nation’s elite research universities, preserving, expanding, and disseminating knowledge across the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions. Founded in 1851, FSU emphasizes learning rooted in liberal arts traditions and critical thinking. How to Apply
Qualified candidates should apply to Florida State University at
https://jobs.fsu.edu . Current FSU employees may apply via myFSU > Self Service. Applicants must complete the online application with all applicable information, including work history up to ten years and education details, even if attaching a resume. Applicants invited to interview may conduct a work sample. Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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