Budget and Grants Administrator (George Mason University)

The Center for History and New Media at George Mason University, a leading national center that uses new technology to teach and present the past, is seeking a half-time (20 hours per week) Budget and Grants Administrator to provide grants and budget support. Primary responsibilities include: processing, tracking, and reconciliation of all financial transactions and budgetary commitments; management of reimbursements and payments; recommend action and provide intervention on account discrepancies; help developing a system for tracking all grants and grant reporting deadlines; maintenance and updating of fiscal files to meet audit requirements; acting as liaison to General Accounting, Purchasing, and Office of Sponsored Programs; providing support for Principal Investigators; and helping to prepare budgets and budget narratives for grant proposals. Knowledge and skills required/preferred include: advanced knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel; familiarity with federal grant regulations; excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication; ability to multitask, organize, and prioritize; and ability to work in team-oriented, fast-paced environment. Apply online at http://jobs.gmu.edu for position 02092z. (You can direct questions about the position to chnm@gmu.edu with the subject line “grants administrator.”) We will begin considering applications on September 29, 2006, and continue until the position is filled.