Grants Specialist
Murray State University
- Murray, KY
- $14.99 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
Job Title Grants Specialist
About Murray StateLocated in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about at Murray State University.
About Murray State BenefitsFaculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State page for more information.
Equal Opportunity Employment/Diversity InformationMurray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.
Type of Employment Regular Part-Time
If Part Time, Enter Hours Per Week 18.75 hours per week
Work Location Murray, KY
Employment Term 12 Months
Position Type Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Department Office of Sponsored Programs
Summary of Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist Director of Sponsored Programs with tracking grant expenses and communicating with grant directors. Assist with grant regulatory tracking.
- Assist with budget analysis and compliance of grants by tracking expenses and rate of spending
- Communicate with grant holders, and assist with budget modifications
- Assist with IRB, IACUC, and IBC tracking
- Track percent of effort across all grants and track to ensure compliance with funding agency and university policy
- Input and track information regarding reporting requirements and monitor report submission
- Other duties as assigned
- Two years of college. Related experience may be exchanged year-for-year to meet qualifications.
- Budgeting experience
- Excellent interpersonal, writing, and editing skills are required
- Independent worker
- Computer skills, Word, Excel, Adobe-basic, Email, etc.
- Grant experience preferred
Closing Date 05/24/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Hourly Rate $14.99 (additional pay dependent upon qualifications)
Work Hours
- Normal working hours
- Normal for office environment
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have any previous budgeting experience?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience with Microsoft Office Suite?
- Yes
- No
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