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Grants Administration Specialist I - 005221


Company : University of South Alabama


Location : Mobile, AL


Created : 2026-04-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Position Information Position Number 005221 Position Title Grants Administration Specialist I - 005221 Division Academic Affairs Department 470100 - Dean-Nursing Minimum Qualifications Bachelors 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 Qualifications Job Description Summary The 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 Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 11/18/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Working Days Monday - Friday Working Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Job Location Main Campus Full-time or Part-Time Full Time Regular or Temporary Regular