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Mississippi State University

Grants and Contracts Administrator I, II, III, or Senior

🇺🇸 Starkville, MS

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Other

🗓️ August 5th, 2025

IRB

Edtech.com's Summary

Mississippi State University is hiring a Grants and Contracts Administrator I, II, III, or Senior. The role involves assisting with proposal review, agreement negotiation, award acceptance, and limited post-award research services while ensuring compliance with university, federal, and sponsor regulations. The position supports faculty, staff, and administrators in managing sponsored projects across the university.

Highlights

  • Provide guidance and support during grant and contract proposal preparation and submission.
  • Review proposals for compliance with federal, state, and university policies and guidelines.
  • Analyze and review budgets, budget justifications, and other proposal components for accuracy and completeness.
  • Negotiate grants and contracts and secure authorization signatures on behalf of the university.
  • Ensure compliance with research regulatory requirements such as IACUC, IRB, and export control.
  • Coordinate execution of grants, agreements, contracts, and subawards, including processing modifications and extensions.
  • Maintain communication with sponsors and act as liaison between faculty, staff, and funding agencies.
  • Required qualifications vary by level, ranging from a bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience up to a master's or professional degree with relevant research administration certification and 5 years of experience.
  • Strong skills needed include budget analysis, federal funding knowledge (Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Part 200), database management, and effective communication.
  • Compensation follows Staff Compensation Structure Grade 14; unclassified positions have salary determined by hiring department.