Grants Administration Specialist I - 005221 at University of South Alabama – Mobile, Alabama

Posting Details Position Information Position Number005221Position TitleGrants Administration Specialist I - 005221DivisionAcademic AffairsDepartment470100 - Dean-NursingMinimum QualificationsBachelors degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and one year of related experience. Directly related experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.Preferred QualificationsJob Description SummaryThe University of South Alabama’s College of Nursing – Administration department is seeking to hire a Grants Administration Specialist I. Interested candidates should apply to be considered. Essential Functions These are the job duties required of the position.Essential Functions

• Maintains complex accounting and financial records for several grant funds.
• Monitors grant expenditures and notifies Principal Investigators of policy conflicts and assists in resolving budget problems.
• Ensures expenditures conform to rules and regulations of the funding agency.
• Analyzes funding needs and assists Principal Investigators with preparing budget proposals for grant applications.
• Assists Principal Investigators in resolving personnel problems by explaining policies and procedures and recommending actions.
• Counsels staff employees regarding personnel policies and procedures.
• Negotiates supply contracts with vendors as needed.
• Determines needs of the departments.
• Prepares and signs requisitions for supplies and materials.
• Analyzes departmental policies and procedures and recommends changes to the Chair/Director.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information Number of Vacancies1Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date11/18/2025Job Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsWorking DaysMonday - FridayWorking Hours8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Job LocationMain CampusFull-time or Part-TimeFull TimeRegular or TemporaryRegularSupplemental Questions

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1. * Are you at least 18 years of age?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
   • Less than High School
   • High School Diploma or equivalent
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
   • Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
   • Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
5. * How many years of related experience do you have?
   • Less than 1 year
   • Between 1 - 3 years
   • Between 3 - 5 years
   • Between 5 - 7 years
   • More than 7 years
6. * How did you hear about this position?
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   • Zip Recruiter
   • Indeed
   • HigherEd Jobs
   • Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
   • Facebook
   • Word of mouth
   • Other

Applicant Documents Required Documents

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

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