Sponsored Programs Administrator I or II

Sponsored Programs Administrator I

This position facilitates the submission of proposals for external funding by the University of Idaho, reviewing them to ensure compliance with federal, state, university and sponsor regulations and guidelines. University faculty and staff create proposals to outside agencies to fund research, instruction, and other service projects through the university. The Sponsored Programs Administrator I is responsible for providing compliance oversight for research administration and sponsored programs; supporting the research, creative, and scholarly endeavors of the university faculty, staff, and students; ensuring the responsible stewardship of external sponsored funding; and assisting with the compliant submission of proposals.

Duties may include:

• Serve as a liaison to sponsor contacts on proposal-related administrative questions and issues
• Provide assistance, interpretation and guidance to principal investigators (PIs) and other university employees
• Collect and review required proposal documents
• Conduct research and analysis of new and existing agency requirements; recommend changes to university processes and policies as needed for compliance
• Maintain records and contribute to metrics data
• Coordinate proposal approvals for submission
• Other duties as assigned

Sponsored Programs Administrator II

This position facilitates the compliant submission of proposals for external funding by the University of Idaho. University faculty and staff create proposals to outside agencies to fund research, instruction, and other service projects through the university. This position is responsible for providing leadership for research administration and sponsored programs, supporting the research, creative, and scholarly endeavors of the university faculty, staff, and students. The position focuses on ensuring the responsible stewardship of external sponsored funding; overseeing the submission of mid to large-scale proposals by reviewing those proposals to ensure compliance with federal, state, university and sponsor regulations and guidelines; and mitigating risk by training other positions and staff, faculty, and students in this area.

Duties may include:

• Serve as a liaison to sponsor contacts on proposal-related administrative questions and issues
• Provide assistance, interpretation and guidance to principal investigators (PIs) and other university employees to mitigate risk and maintain compliance
• Collect and review required proposal documents, including mid- and large-scale proposals
• Conduct research and analysis of new and existing agency requirements; recommend changes to university processes and policies as needed for compliance
• Develop, deliver and participate in workshops and seminars
• Maintain records and contribute to metrics data
• Organize, prioritize, and plan own workload to meet deadlines
• Simultaneously handle a variety of proposals that require a high degree of attention
• Coordinate proposal approvals for submission
• Other duties as assigned