Grant Manager - Geophysical Institute
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Job Number:529299
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Classification:Fiscal Professional 1
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Grade:Grade 78
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Work type:Hybrid, Staff Full-time
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Administrative Unit:University of Alaska Fairbanks
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School/Business unit:UAF Geophysical Institute
Location:Fairbanks
Categories: Accounting/Finance/Grants, Business/ Administrative/ Personnel, Research/Science
Position Summary:
The Geophysical Institute Business Office is seeking a full-time Grant Manager to oversee and provide various levels of grant and contract administration support. As a Grant Manager, you will work closely with research faculty to provide financial information and monitor/administer restricted funding activity. This position is responsible for creating budget entries and corrections and works closely with a team of Grant Managers and Grant Fiscal Officers within the department. This is an introductory grant manager position, and staff will work closely with the successful candidate to complete tasks.
The Geophysical Institute Business Office is seeking a full-time Grant Manager to oversee and provide various levels of grant and contract administration support. As a Grant Manager, you will work closely with research faculty to provide financial information and monitor/administer restricted funding activity. This position is responsible for creating budget entries and corrections and works closely with a team of Grant Managers and Grant Fiscal Officers within the department. This is an introductory grant manager position, and staff will work closely with the successful candidate to complete tasks.
The Geophysical Institute is a research-driven organization at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The university offers an attractive work environment and strong benefits including retirement and health insurance, generous leave policies, and tuition waivers for UAF courses. The Geophysical Institute is committed to equity, inclusion, and accountability and values the open sharing of different perspectives. We support a respectful and welcoming environment and a commitment to serving Alaska and Alaskans with strong applied science. Career growth and professional development are expected and encouraged.
As a public, regional, comprehensive university, UAF is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive organization and strongly encourages women, minorities, members from marginalized communities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
To thrive in this role, the candidate will need to be well organized, able to effectively communicate with a diverse population; be able to multitask and have excellent time management skills; exercise initiative and follow through, and use critical thinking to proactively investigate and solve problems. Familiarity with Excel will help the successful candidate in this position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or related field, or equivalent combination of training and experience is necessary to comprehend the complexities & problems of an active University research institute.
Minimum 1 year professional fiscal experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Proficiency with financial operations, automated accounting system(s), word processing, creation and manipulation of spreadsheets, querying of database information, and financial reconciliations required.
Position Details:
This position is located at the UAF campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. Remote work agreements will be considered for this position. This position is full-time, Grade 78, continuing, non-exempt, 12-month position complete with a competitive salary and UA employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA staff salary schedule, based on education and experience.
Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references with your application.
*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.
Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
If you need assistance applying to this posting, please contact GI - Office of Human Resources at 907-474-7357 or at uaf-gi-hr@alaska.edu.
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