Sr. Grants Talent Partner

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.

At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.

Here is what we offer: 

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match 
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

Join Howard University and thrive with us! 

https://hr.howard.edu/benefits-wellness

BASIC FUNCTION:                 

The purpose of this position is to facilitate the administration of all grants and Human Resources & Immigration functions for Research Administrative Services.

SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTABILITY:                

Responsible for orienting and training the Principle Investigator and HR Delegates on internal HR transactions such as EPAR administration, grant budget overview, and the audit of chart field of accounts. Consults with principal investigators on staffing requirements for grant compliance and submits appropriate Workday documentation for hiring process.

NATURE AND SCOPE:            

Internal contacts include University Officials, staff, and faculty. External contacts include various outside federal agencies.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:                

• Coordinates Research Contract Support personnel transactions including position approval/requests, position changes, staff and faculty on boarding and off boarding processes with the Office of Talent Acquisition and Research Administration Services.         
• Processes Human Resources related transactions (e.g. promotions, title changes, transfers, internal recruitment, etc.) for the purpose of expediting credential renewals and/or ensuring accuracy of payroll information.
• Administer the 30, 60, 90-day report for grant funded areas, in order to monitor and manage grant compliance associated with current awards that are being continued, modified, or newly issued.
• Ensures proper position control and salary schedule placement for the purpose of verifying accuracy of data prior to payroll processing.
• Assists in the management of the department’s personnel budget and departmental employee roster.
• Reviews personnel related records for the purpose of ensuring compliance with federal, state, and private granting organization’s policies and regulations.
• Serves as liaison between the grant funded research departments (Research Contract Support, Research Regulatory Compliance, and Research Financial Controls) and the Office of Talent Acquisition.
• Works closely with Research Financial Controls which is responsible for overseeing all payments for the Research Operations Support.
• Writes, develops and collects data/information for reports, communications to support personnel activities.
• Assists in the dissemination of University grant information, procedures and policy interpretation on staffing and employee relations matters.
• Assist with the implementation of operational policies and procedures relating to grant administration management.
• Plans and implements recruitment and placement programs to meet immediate and long-range needs of the grant research department.
• Sources for grant funded roles as according to guidelines associated with each grant award.
• Performs other related duties as required.

CORE COMPETENCIES:        

• Knowledge of applicable Human Resources Laws, University and departmental policies, rules and regulations. 
• Knowledge of federal agency requirements as it relates to grants administration.
• Knowledge of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars as they relate to personnel matters and grant related personnel/staffing ability and costs.
• Knowledge in HR Workday preferred.
• Competence in both oral and written English to communicate in a clear and concise manner.
• Knowledge of a personal computer and various software packages and the ability to utilize human resource and legal resource sites.
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment, discretion, tact and confidentiality.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate workflow where demands of a diverse and complex nature are involved.
• Knowledge of personnel staffing and techniques of personnel recruitment, examination, selection and placement.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relations with university officials, co-workers, students, faculty, staff, and the general public.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:                   

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field and 3-6 years of work experience in a human resources role. 11 years of related work experience may be substituted in lieu of educational qualifications.

Compliance Salary Range Disclosure

Expected Salary Range; $75,000 - $80,000