Description:
CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more:
Major Duties
Under general supervision of the Managing Director of Research and Sponsored Programs, the Grants and Contracts Analyst represents the University to sponsors in the preparation, delivery, and negotiation of complex contracts and proposals for funding, and in coordinating with administration, academic departments, colleges, and centers. The incumbent assists and advises faculty, staff, and administrators in proposal and budget preparation, as well as independently interprets and analyzes sponsor guidelines.
Serves as the lead/primary research administrator for selected colleges or campus units in preparing, reviewing, and submitting proposals to ensure compliance with applicable Federal, state and local laws and regulations, as well as university policies.
Provides expertise and analysis in interpreting and clarifying sponsor guidelines, federal and state regulations, University and TUC policies to campus stakeholders.
Negotiates awards with sponsors to address non-standard contract clauses, terms and conditions, and assesses, analyzes, and examines award terms and conditions issued by funders/sponsors.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a job-related field.
Equivalent to three (3) years of full-time, progressively responsible technical, analytical, or administrative experience.
Additional experience in job-related field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required education, on a year for year basis.
Experience with proposal preparation and familiarity working with sponsors and sponsor guidelines preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Working knowledge of general practices, program, and/or administrative specialty. Working knowledge of operational analysis and techniques.
Thorough knowledge of budgets, policies, procedures, and outside regulations pertaining to the preparation, delivery, and negotiation of complex contracts and proposals for funding; grant funding policies and procedures and applicable local, state, federal and university regulations. Understanding of federal, state, and/or community funding sources and mechanisms
Ability and specialized skills to: expertly investigate and analyze problems with a broad administrative impact and implications.
Ability to: oversee and/or train others and provide lead work direction; interpret, and apply a wide variety of policies and procedures to develop conclusions and make recommendations; compile, write and present reports related to program or administrative specialty; communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing; provide technical advice and information as described in the major duties to faculty and staff.
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver and more.
Classification/grade: 1038 / Admin Analyst/Specialist / 2
The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $4170 - $5778 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $4170 - $7545 per month.
HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday; may include evenings and weekends.
REG: This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.
The position is currently hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs.
General Information
Applications received through May 22, 2023, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until position is filled.
This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.
Equal Employment Opportunity
CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in CSU Executive Order 1096. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.