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Proposal Specialist

3 months ago


Nashville, United States Vanderbilt University Full time
Job Description

The Sponsored Programs Proposal Specialist (SPPS) is part of the Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) team at Vanderbilt University and is a key individual contributor responsible for supporting assigned departments and faculty researchers with the administration of pre-award and non-financial awards management tasks, with a focus on customer service. Reporting directly to the Associate Director for Sponsored Programs Proposals and Awards, the SPPS's duties include, but are not limited to, review of proposals and awards for compliance with Vanderbilt and sponsor policies, interpretation of sponsor guidelines and policies, serving as liaison/customer service representative between departmental staff, faculty and sponsors, identifying and providing ad hoc problem solving. The SPPS contributes to and supports a team environment.

The Sponsored Programs Proposal Specialist is part of the Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) delivery team whose mission is to provide the best possible customer service to the research community. This position will work in a high-volume, fast-paced, deadline-driven, and dynamic team environment assisting in achieving departmental goals with duties of a complex and confidential nature. The SPSS works with all internal SPA teams as well as Research Finance, and the various sponsored programs professionals in the colleges, departments, schools, and centers.

Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) supports and advocates the University's mission through leadership and expertise ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. SPA serves as a central resource providing guidance and stewardship by supporting the entire research community. SPA processes proposals and negotiates grants, contracts and other agreements. SPA values and promotes integrity, innovation, knowledge, collaboration and effectiveness.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Sponsored Programs Proposal Specialist will:
  • Review proposals to ensure compliance with both internal and external requirements
  • Assist departmental staff involved in proposal preparation, budget preparation, and submission by serving as a subject matter expert and interpreting/providing guidance on University policies and sponsor regulations
  • Submit proposals to external agencies and follow-up on issues that arise during the proposal preparation and submission phases
  • Keep abreast of changes and updates in sponsored projects terms and conditions and University policies as they relate to the submission and maintenance of sponsored projects
  • Work with Conflict of Interest issues as well as general compliance issues (IRB, IACUC, EC) and the appurtenant offices within the University
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • A Bachelor's degree plus alternative or equivalent professional training and experience is necessary.
  • A Bachelor's degree in a related field is strongly preferred.
  • Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification is preferred.
  • At least one year of relevant experience is required.
  • Familiarity with federal and state regulations governing sponsored projects.
  • Familiarity with grants and policy guidelines of a variety of federal agencies, especially the NSF and NIH.
  • Ability to review proposals critically and to create and review budgets.
  • Ability to communicate, in a professional manner, with a wide range of stakeholders (i.e. faculty, administration, legal counsel, federal agency employees).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and Access.
  • Ability to stay abreast of the changing laws and willingness to attend job-related trainings.