Ensures that the various agency requirements are met and the appropriate supporting documentation and boilerplate are included. These tasks may be delegated to trained assistants. Together with the Department Chair, is responsible for the approval and final review of proposals prior to submission. Responsible for careful monitoring of grant and contract expenditures for all department projects. Works closely with the principal investigators to ensure compliance with specific agency requirements and policies.
Monitors cost sharing requirements and provides periodic reports.
Serves as the contact for Program Officers and Managers at the funding agencies regarding administrative issues of grants and contracts for principal investigators in the department. Maintains close relationships with these funding agency officials to facilitate two way communication between the agencies and the Institution. Responsible for final approval or delegation of approval for all purchase requisitions, travel authorizations and vouchers and payment requests submitted from the department. Responsible for initiating subcontract process. Has authority for approval of all Time Reports submitted by the department with the exception of the Chair.