Contracts, Grants, and Research Development Officer

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Major Duties

Under the general supervision Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (CSBS), the Contracts, Grants, and Research Development Officer (CGRDO) is principally responsible for facilitating and enhancing research, scholarship, and creative activities (RSCA) in the college, and for supporting the success of faculty seeking funding through contracts and grants from external funded sources. The incumbent will work collaboratively with the entire leadership team of CSBS, CSUN Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP), The University Corporation (TUC), the CSUN Foundation, as well as organizations/agencies external to CSUN, including other CSU campuses and the CSU Chancellor’s Office.

• Reviews all documents such as proposal narratives, contracts, agreements and funding agency/grant partner correspondence and submits faculty-initiated research proposals to ensure compliance with college and University guidelines.
• Assists faculty in developing relationships and connecting with potential funders, which includes seeking grant opportunities and assisting faculty with follow-up for requirements of internal grant awards.
• Identifies potential sponsors for each department and interested faculty, and promotes grant funding opportunities with the help of their grant cycle calendar and resource list.
• 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 required.
• Equivalent to five (5) years of full-time, progressively responsible relevant experience.
• Oversight and administration of a program with supervision and/or lead experience.

 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of general practices, program, and/or administrative specialty, and operational and fiscal analysis and techniques. Advanced knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to contracts, grants and research development. 
• Knowledge and experience of university rules & regulations (including faculty time/effort reporting and pay), federal/state laws and regulations, grant/contract process, interactions and negotiations with external agencies, preferred.
• Ability and specialized skills to: take initiative and independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved; expertise in investigating and analyzing problems with a broad administrative impact and implications; ability to train others; grant writing
• Ability to interpret, and apply a wide variety of policies and procedures to develop conclusions and make recommendations; perform basic research and statistical analysis; analyze data and make accurate projections using business mathematics and basic statistics; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

 

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: Administrative Analyst/Specialist / 1038 / 3
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $5537- $6768 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $5537- $10014 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday; may include evenings and weekends.  
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period. 
• The position is currently hybrid (4 days in office, 1 days remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs.

 

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