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Walsh School of Foreign Service
Senior Grants and Contracts Administration
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A Contracts Administrator reviews and manages business contracts for a company or organization. Reviews proposed contract terms and conditions, and communicates and negotiates with clients; confirms that contract terms have been met before a contract is closed out. Oversees the administration of contracts for equipment and supplies; may also deal with surplus or unclaimed property.
$80,780 / year median in the U.S.
-10% projected decline
Job Description
Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world. Requirements Job Overview We are seeking a Grants & Contracts Administrator. This position is part of the Law Center's Financial Affairs Team. The Grants & Contracts Administrator will work closely with Principal Investigators (PIs), Program Staff, Contracts, Human Resources, Joint Office of Research Administration (JORA), and Sponsor Projects Financial Operations (SPFO) to provide analysis and management of grants and revenue generating agreements. This involves oversight of the financial management of assigned cost centers with multi-year grants, gifts, contracts, and other funding. The current portfolio is over $31.5 million+. This includes ensuring grant management of all awards and financial operations of the Centers & Institutes are on schedule, within the scope of work and budget, and of the utmost quality. This person will ensure that reports are compatible with accounting practices and follow federal rules and regulations. They will also be responsible for ensuring that the PIs within their portfolio have the necessary financial analysis and guidance to make appropriate decisions throughout the lifetime of the award. Work Interactions As a member of the Law Center's Finance Affairs Department, the staff member will provide support to the PIs of the Centers and Institutes and various groups and individuals within the organization who rely on and benefit from financial information to make informed business decisions through financial analyses (i.e. current policies and processes, actual performance vs. budget), preparation of financial data for distribution to management, as well as donors. The Grants and Contracts Administrator will work closely with ORS, SPFO, and the cash office to ensure the awards are set up properly, reports are turned in on time and payments are being credited to the appropriate award. Requirements and Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or similar is required. Master degree preferred. 7-10 years of experience in an academic research environment or a non-profit organization. Expertise in grant and contract administration in a higher education or non-profit setting is preferred. Experience with budget preparation and budget justifications; ability to provide input to faculty members and proposal preparation staff on the appropriateness of budgeted items. Work Mode Designation This position has been designated as Remote. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.