Grants and Contract Analyst

Company: Hudson Valley Community College
Location: Troy
Posted on: May 9, 2022

Job Description:

Grants and Contract Analyst HV-MC-30Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college and is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community.In order to be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. HVCC does not support Visas. Applicants must currently hold an unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States and appointment will be contingent upon completion of a background check.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required, along with 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university. Demonstration of prior experience in working with grants and contracts, preferred. General knowledge of accounting and budgeting theory and practices. Ability to make independent judgments and to act on decisions on a daily basis. Ability to work with flexibility on several tasks simultaneously and to meet various concurrent deadlines. Strong mathematical and Excel skills with attention to detail. Must display excellence in customer service and of being a true team player and work with minimal direct supervision.Duties and/or Responsibilities: The Grants and Contracts Analyst reports to the Director of Grants and/or their designee and will perform the following duties:Support departmental faculty, Department Chairs, and other HVCC staff, as needed, in the planning and development of application submissions to federal, state and local government grants;Understand and utilize institutional policies for the pre-award grant process and sponsor guidelines;Review sponsored project proposals for assigned faculty prior to forwarding them to the Director of Grants and Vice President of Administration & CFO for signature;Review involves accuracy, content, and adherence to all relevant guidelines;Provide instruction, preparation assistance, and support related to grant application procedures;Serve as liaison between Principal Investigators, internal HVCC staff and funding agencies, as necessary;Maintains both internal and external relationships supporting grant administration functions;Review budgets and related justification for appropriateness and completeness of content;Provide groundwork for subcontract negotiations and setup;Ensure compliance in all other areas related to grant and contract management, including sponsoring organization guidelines, internal protocols, accurate protocol information within grant documents, conflicts of interest, etc.;Manage all assigned grant submissions to ensure timeliness and accuracy;Maintain ongoing updates and communications related to current grants and contracts, this includes regular auditing, reporting, and projections to principal investigators and departmental leadership;Coordinate the process of setting up awards in designated department/division after grant number is assigned, including reviewing award, verifying award set-up and ensuring personnel is setup appropriately;Ensure that post-award responsibilities are completed, and support the grant Principal Investigator in all post-award processes;Conduct complex award management activities and provide oversight to other employees, including monitoring restricted accounts, expenditure rates and expenses, audit documentation, and reporting;Provide information and direct assistance required to complete contract and grant closeouts.Perform indirect cost and communication service center charge allocations for month-end close process;Generate sponsored project invoices for reimbursement by sponsors and perform federal cash drawdown;Work closely with program staff on federal grant sponsored post-conference reporting and GL reconciliation;Monitor grant expenditures and ensure proper documentation for sponsor approval or notification is obtained;Draft quarterly and final federal financial reports in accordance with grant requirements;Coordinate grant closeout process with departments and finance staff to ensure timely spending and report submission;Collaborate on new financial and/or operational tool evaluation and implementation;Keeps abreast of all regulatory compliance and other related requirements;Review vendor agreements for compliance, consistency, and funding availability ready for executionPerforms related duties as assigned.Salary is commensurate with experience. The salary range is $50,000-$55,000.Hudson Valley offers a competitive benefit package which includes low cost health insurance and a generous leave policy.To apply, please visit www.hvcc.edu/jobs and complete the online application before the close date of May 13, 2022.Hudson Valley provides educational access to a diverse community of traditional and non-traditional learners in an environment that fosters lifelong learning and freedom of inquiry and expression. Hudson Valley values equity, inclusion, and dignity for all.Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity EmployerApplication closes: May 15, 2022

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