Grant Project Manager - 18428 (UW-W Internal Only)

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ATTENTION:
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs in the College of Gradutate Studies and Continuing Education at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a Grant Project Manager, (Research Administrator, SC029).

Academic staff positions are provided fixed term appointments with annual renewals unless otherwise noted. Reappointment for subsequent terms is dependent upon performance, university funding and external forces. One position is commensurate with continued grant funding.

This is an internal posting for current UW-Whitewater employees. Applicants who currently are not employed by UW-Whitewater in a qualifying category (USTE, University Staff, Academic Staff, Grad Assistant, Faculty, Limited) will not be considered. After review of internal applicants the position may be opened for public application.

JOB DETAILS:

The Grant Project Manager provides a full range of support services related to grant and contract funding within the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma with four years prior administrative experience
• Two-year Associate’s Degree with two years prior administrative experience
• Bachelor’s Degree no prior administrative experience

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

• Familiarity with program, budgetary, regulatory, and compliance policies and requirements of major federal funding agencies.
• Knowledge of OMB circulars, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with online proposal submission systems, especially Grants.gov and FastLane.
• Knowledge of and experience with campus systems such as WISER, ShopUW+, etc.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills
• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide support to Principal Investigators and campus research centers

• Support set up of grant and contract project codes
• Assist with budget setup with Financial Services
• Work with Principal Investigators to purchase grant and contract funded supplies, technology
• and travel
• Work with Human Resources to expedite hiring
• Assist with expense reimbursement processing
• Assist with determination of allowable expenditures
• Provide financial status updates
• Ensure external funding compliance

Assist with invoicing and reporting to external agencies

• Timely expense transfer processing as needed
• Reconcile grant and contract budgets before final report submission
• Communicate with funding agencies concerning budget modifications
• Assist with interpretation of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations
• Assist with match reporting related to external funding

Campus and UW-System duties

• Monitor and approve indirect spending plans
• Assist with annual fiscal-year budget rollover for externally funded project codes

Other duties as assigned

• Attend professional development events
• Special assignments and projects as assigned

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

Founded in 1868, UW–Whitewater is one of eleven comprehensive universities in a public higher education system that also includes two doctoral institutions and a statewide Extension. UW-Whitewater’s main campus is located in Whitewater, with a branch campus in Rock County, in the city of Janesville. Together, these campuses form a preeminent academic institution driven by the pursuit of knowledge, powered by a spirit of innovation, and focused on transforming lives. UW-Whitewater’s campuses are located conveniently near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, and thus offer the advantage of beautiful small-town environments with easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas.

The Warhawk family — led by caring faculty and staff — is devoted to student success within a broad range of academic programs offered at the associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. These include both on-campus and online programs, and span the disciplines, from the theoretical to the applied, and encompass study in the arts, business, education, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, technology, and professional and interdisciplinary programs.

UW-Whitewater has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of universal design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the nation. The campuses have more than 200 student organizations and UW-Whitewater’s intercollegiate athletic teams compete at the NCAA Division-III level. UW-Whitewater is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and UW System Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Well-qualified candidates can expect a salary commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications.

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System’s comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.

CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

Applications received by June 24, 2022 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1072 or hrstudent@uww.edu.

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Lori Trimble
Instutional Research Administrative Manager
262-472-5219
trimblel@UWW.edu

TO APPLY:

Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Name and contact information for three professional references

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