Grants Administrator

SETI INSTITUTE

Job Description

 Grants Administrator

 Reports to:               Director, Grants and Contracts Administration

Status:                       FT

FLSA status:             Exempt

Supervisory

Responsibilities:       N/A

 POSITION DESCRIPTION: Note: This is a local position based in Mountain View, CA

Relocation Assistance is not available.

The Grants Administrator is responsible for supporting the Director of Grants and Contracts Administration. They support all aspects of the grants process including identification of solicitations and proposal requirements, preparation of budgets and proposal templates, managing filing systems and reporting requirements, and assisting scientists.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·   Develop and maintain detailed and organized files of proposals and awards, from inception to closeout.

·   Create and maintain proposal and reporting templates.

·   Assure compliance for all SETI submitted proposals.

·   Maintain various databases related to grants administration, and regulatory reporting. i.e., NTSR and NSSC.

·   Track status of award funding and reporting through data bases.

·   Assist in budget preparation and documentation for proposals.

·   Provide administrative support and procedural advice to potential and current SETI Institute Principal Investigators in the preparation and submission of grant proposals.

·  Identify funding opportunities and provide regular communications with scientists.

·   Other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·   Organized and attention to detail.

· Ability to multitask and work under pressure to make deadlines.

·   Excellent oral and written communications skills.

·   Interest in SETI Institute scientific goals.

·   Demonstrated knowledge of office software, including Microsoft Excel and Word.

·   Must be self-motivated and able to work independently and in a team environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

·   Frequent to continuous sitting

·   Frequent to continuous use of computer monitor, mouse and keyboard

·   Frequent use of standard office equipment

·   Occasional bending, reaching, kneeling

 Apply here: https://www.seti.org/grants-administrator

Salary/Benefits: The SETI Institute provides competitive salary, excellent benefits including health/dental/vision insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care, vacation, and sick leave. The Institute sponsors a retirement plan option upon fulfillment of eligibility.

Diversity and Equity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

The SETI Institute is an Affirmative Action Employer and members of underrepresented communities and demographics are particularly encouraged to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ and people with disabilities.

EO/AA/Disability/Veteran Employer

Note: The Institute will not sponsor applicants for work visas