Subawards Specialist

We are seeking a Subawards Specialist (SS) who will be the first point of contact in the outgoing subawards process. 

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Create, review, negotiate, and recommend approval for University issued subawards.
• Review and interpret sponsor requirements, government regulations, and institutional policy intersections.
• Evaluate, coordinate, and process responses to faculty and sponsors regarding subawards.
• Ensure policies are adhered to and appropriate forms are completed and submitted.
• Respond to routine questions regarding rules and regulations governing sponsored programs.
• Coordinate subaward reporting and close-out activities.
• Triage all subaward requests.
• Serve as the specialized University purchasing agent for subawards with appropriate role in internal supply chain system.
• Independently approve purchase orders to encumber the subaward within the supply chain and accounting systems.
• Communicate with subrecipients to negotiate the language of subawards.
• Serve as the lead administrative user of the various electronic systems used for subaward administration (e.g. SWiFT, SAP, SharePoint, Access).
• Train and guide PIs and Research Coordinators on how to write effective work scopes and deliverables so that desired work is accomplished and appropriate payments are made with the consent of all parties.
• Recommend and enhance procedures and administratively coordinate the implementation of new or modified systems.
• Use Excel and University systems to create periodic sponsored projects activity reports as well as other ad hoc reports as needed.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline.
• To the extent allowed by the JHU equivalency formula, additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education.

• Three years of related administrative experience, one year of which should be in a sponsored research environment, is preferred.
• Must have expert knowledge of Excel.

• Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Must be detail-oriented, well-organized, and able to handle multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.

• Demonstrated experience in budgetary/preaward processes.
• Experience with Coeus and SAP software is a plus.

• One year of experience in a sponsored research environment, is preferred.
  

Classified Title: Subawards Specialist   
Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PC  
Starting Salary Range: Min $52,230 - Max $91,550 Annually ($63,000 budgeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm M-F 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Remote 
Department name: Research Administration Ofc of  
Personnel area: University Administration 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

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