Contracts Administrator - Construction assists in the preparation, review, and administration of contractual proposals relating to construction projects. Responsible for preparing bids and negotiating specifications for materials, equipment, manpower, or other construction services. Being a Contracts Administrator - Construction secures all necessary approvals and ensures that standard company procedures are followed. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Contracts Administrator - Construction typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Contracts Administrator - Construction typically requires 0 to 2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
West Virginia University Research Office of Sponsored Programs is currently accepting applications for two (2) (Remote) Grants and Contracts Administrator.
About the Opportunity
This position is part of the Award Initiation and Management sub- department in the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP). The OSP is the central administrative unit charged with providing support to the West Virginia University (WVU) community in the solicitation, acquisition, and administration of externally funded projects for research, teaching, and service. This position is responsible for the establishment of awards received by the University from federal, state, or private funding entities; award set-up in the University award management systems; post-award facilitation of responses to requests for information; advising a variety of stakeholders on the appropriate establishment of budget and expenditure of sponsor funds; and coordination of post-award activity with the OSP Pre-Award sub-department, the OSP Award Negotiation sub-department, and Sponsored Projects Financial Management.
We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:
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At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world. As West Virginia's land-grant university, WVU has three campuses that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests.
From the groundbreaking R1 research of our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley — the contributions of WVU employees directly impact the 1.8 million people of West Virginia every day, no matter their role or position.
Service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation are the core values that unite Mountaineers, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new heights. After all, when you're a Mountaineer, impossible is just another mountain to climb.
Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic learning environment is core to WVU’s academic mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.
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West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.