Grant Officer I

Hanover, NH

As a member of the Office of Sponsored Projects' Pre-Award team, the Grant Officer I provides reference and advice regarding compliance, proposal development, budget development, and deadlines to faculty and department administrators. Assures compliance with federal regulations, sponsor guidelines, and relevant Dartmouth policies. Facilitates submission of sponsored research applications.

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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Proposal Development/Application Process -
Facilitates the pre-application process, provides information on requirements and deadlines as well as on methods of processing the application documents; reviews grant and contract proposals and budget information/justification. Ensures that all appropriate approvals have been secured (department chair and dean sign-off, animal/human subject approvals, conflict of interest disclosure forms, indirect cost waivers, institutional clearance); Collaborates with faculty and staff on proposal development by providing specialized knowledge and input related to grants and contracts.

Grant and Contract Award Review and Negotiation -
Reviews and identifies problematic clauses in draft agreements and sponsor award conditions; Negotiates specific terms and conditions with oversight from pre-award managers; Conducts compliance review before releasing the award.

Sponsor Liaison and Communication -
Serves as an institutional contact person for information, assistance, and direction, resolving administrative issues resulting from agency questions at the proposal and award stage; Facilitates the process of electronic proposal submission; Develops and implements materials for use in training faculty and administrative assistants in the use of sponsor electronic proposal submission systems; Continuously adds value to the institutional research infrastructure by participation on committees or working groups supporting and improving research administration at Dartmouth or through continuing education and professional development at the national level.