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Northern Arizona University Looking for Grant Fund Manager, Intermediate Full Time
Location: Office of Sponsored Projects
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Job ID: 607726
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Workplace Culture
NAU aims to be the nation’s
preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in
Arizona and beyond.
Special Information
- This position is a hybrid position which allows the incumbent to complete their work
at both an NAU site, campus, or facility and at a non-centralized site with or without accommodation. - This position is
posted as Grant Fund Manager, Intermediate, which is a working title. The NAU system title for this position is
Post-Award Fund Manager, Intermediate.
Job Description
Post-Award Grant Fund Managers assist
faculty and Post-Award Research Administrators in the Office of Sponsored Projects, with a primary focus on fiscal compliance. They assist
in the management of grant/award funds to ensure compliance with federal, state and university regulations and guidelines and support the
management of those funds to increase university efficiency. Fund Managers analyze grant spending and interpret project budgets to provide
accurate and timely financial information to Principal Investigators (PIs), unit administrators and others responsible for the oversight and
management of grants and contracts.
Fund Management – 60%
- Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of concepts, processes, and
practices. - Advise on the appropriateness of expense items to conform to Uniform Guidance and other rules/regulations.
- Collaborate with PIs and Post-Award Research Administrators to close-out grant projects timely.
- Participate in training
sessions pertaining to post-award fund management.
Compliance Reporting – 30%
- Gather and update and report data/information
related to grant administration. - Prepare and submit internal financial reports and reconciliations in a timely manner.
- Produce reports and communications that interpret information for key stakeholders.
- Recommend financial actions to ensure
proper use of sponsored project resources. - Analyze budgetary activity and advise Principal Investigators (PIs) on mechanisms for,
and allowability of budget modifications and/or no-cost extensions.
Other – 10%
- Ad hoc reporting.
- Other duties as
assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; and,
- 2-4 years
of accounting experience; or, - Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the education
requirement.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
- Accounting experience in Higher Education or Government.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge
- Working
knowledge of tools, procedures, processes, policies, and concepts of grant administration, specifically non-routine post-award fund
management and reporting. - Knowledge of financial reporting in higher education and university budgeting processes.
- Knowledge of GAAP and Uniform Guidance.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and private agency contract and grant regulations and
requirements. - Knowledge of research methods, and grant and contract administration.
Skills
- Proficiency in
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). - Skill in writing detailed numerical computations and reports.
- Skill in
computerized accounting systems and applications.
Abilities
- Balances competing priorities.
- Communicates
effectively. - Analyzes non-routine situations and anticipates issues.
- Promotes a diverse, inclusive
environment.
Background Information
This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore,
per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation,
employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL,
you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the
clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify
program that assists employers with verifying new employees’ right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona
University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery
reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to
keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus
has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics
for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department
at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.
Salary
Anticipated salary range is
$41,241 to $51,776. Annual salary commensurate with candidate’s qualifications and related experience.
FLSA Status
This
position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory
time for additional time worked.
Benefits
This is a Classified Staff (CLS) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package
including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System; paid vacation and 10 holidays
per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the Human
Resources benefits website. Classified Staff employees are in a probationary status for their first six months at NAU. NAU is a tobacco
and smoke-free campus. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU’s BCBS Plan). New employees are eligible for
benefits on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from
their start date to enroll in benefits. Additionally, new employees will begin participating in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the
long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee’s start date.
Learning and Development
Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development.
New
employee on-boarding training includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.
Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship
NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.
Application Deadline
February 19,
2024 at 11:59 p.m.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please click on the “Apply” button on this page. You must submit
your application by clicking on the “Submit” button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your
application there are instructions available on the Human Resources website
or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus – on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.
If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact
the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, [email protected], or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ
86011.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual
career couples.
NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National
Service alumni are encouraged to apply.
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