Financial Administrator Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Financial Administrator
Belmont University
in Nashville, TN

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Full-Time

Posted:

05/04/2025

Category:

Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts Financial Administrator We are now accepting applications for a qualified Financial Administrator at Belmont University.
Employment Type
Staff Internal Job Category
Exempt (Staff)
Full-Time Department
Ofc Sponsored Programs Hours Primary Duties and

Responsibilities:

This position works collaboratively with faculty members to provide them with information and tools that help effectively manage grant-funded projects throughout the project lifecycle. The Sponsored Projects Financial Administrator is responsible grant-related financial administrative support while maintaining Belmont’s and sponsor’s policies, procedures, and compliance for all grants within the University. This person may also be responsible for other financial services for the Office. Tasks will include, but are not limited to proposal assistance, solicitation review, budget preparation, cost volume development, compliance checking, and systems management within a busy environment.

Essential Functions:

The candidate will produce work that is accurate, timely, concise, and well-organized. This position works collaboratively with faculty members to provide them with information and tools that help effectively manage research projects throughout the project lifecycle. Tasks will include, but are not limited to budget preparation, cost volume development, compliance checking, internal audit functions, expense allocation review, grant progress and completion reporting, and systems management within a vigorous environment. The Sponsored Projects Financial Administrator is responsible grant-related financial administrative support while maintaining Belmont’s and sponsor’s policies, procedures, and compliance for all grants within the University. This person may also be responsible for other financial services for the Office. The Financial Administrator reports to the Director of Sponsored Programs and supports faculty/staff/students across all Colleges, Offices, and Centers.
Produces statements of financial activity based upon monthly grant transactions and generates projects to share with PI. Prepares financial reports to document activity, substantiate transactions, report findings, etc. Develops and provides Principal Investigators with monthly projection reports.
Facilitates grant invoicing, cash draw down, indirect cost allocation, and other material functions of grant financial management in conjunction with Finance and Accounting.
Follows and upholds all federal (NIH, NSF, etc.) and non-federal grant policies and procedures.
Facilitates training for new PIs on grants financial management and processes.
Facilitates the acceptance of external funds and the proper deposits into budgets, in collaboration with the Finance and Accounting.
Performs financial analyses for Office and programs for University stakeholders; provides stakeholders with summary reports.
Maintains department’s financial records, budget information, and other forms of data. Tracks payments, receipts, transactions, internal and external contracts, agreements, etc.
This is not an exhaustive list of required duties.

Required Qualifications:

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to: Form diverse leaders of character;
Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.
Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, but within a team environment and with a strong commitment to customer service
Strong verbal and written communication, organizational and analytical skills required.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work well with a variety of constituents.
Business computer proficiency, especially with office-based software applications, and ability to adapt quickly to new software tools.
Advanced computer skills and have the ability to quickly master specialized software applications.
Strong financial and excel skills are necessary.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat and experience with higher education learning management systems.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations. Ability to thrive in an environment of hard work.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
Required EducationMaster’s degree in education or a related field with equivalent training and experience. Required Experience

• Work experience providing fiscal support, budgeting, and reporting.
• Experience in an academic or research environment including familiarity with electronic research administration such as Grants.gov/eRA Commons, NSF, DOJ, etc. and the overall process of sponsored research proposals, awards, and grant/contract administration.
• Demonstrated experience in prioritizing tasks, applying policies and procedures, and meeting deadline The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Belmont University is a Christian community. The university faculty, administration, and staff uphold Jesus as the Christ and as the measure for all things. As a community seeking to uphold Christian standards of morality, ethics, and conduct, Belmont University holds high expectations of each person who chooses to join the community. In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973/the American with Disabilities Act, Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or sexual orientation in its administration of education policies, programs or activities; its admissions policies; or employment. Consistent with applicable civil rights law, the University seeks employees of Christian faith who are committed to the mission of the University. Click here to learn more. Belmont’s Office of Human Resources will conduct ongoing evaluations of the means by which candidates for employment are sought, to the end that the pool of candidates will include qualified women, minorities, veterans and disabled individuals. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer under all applicable civil rights laws.
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