G&C Professional 1 - G&C Gener

North Central SARE
G&C Professional 1 - G&C Generalist
Job Code: 8221GG

Position Overview
This position provides primary operational support for North Central SARE grant programs. The role manages the end-to-end workflow for application cycles across six programs, including compliance screening, reviewer recruitment, and panel coordination. Additionally, the position handles routine financial logistics for review committees and supports the tracking of approximately 200 annual grantee reports to ensure alignment with program requirements. Operating within established protocols, the position ensures all grant management, financial, and reporting outcomes meet institutional standards.

Major Areas of Responsibility
Proposal Review & Panel Coordination (40%)
* Reviewer Management: Assist Administrative Associate 2 and program coordinators in
identifying and orienting reviewers, as well as schedule review meetings and manage reviewer communication to ensure timely submission on review materials and administrative paperwork.
* Meeting Support: Assistant in preparing ranking summaries and reviewer comments for panel discussions; provide technical and logistical support for virtual and in-person review meetings.
* Feedback Integration: Analyze and aggregate feedback from review processes to support
program coordinators, including inputting and formatting reviewer reviews into the grant
management system.
Financial & Administrative Support (25%)
* Stakeholder Support: Act as the primary point of contact for operational and administrative
questions, redistributing them to regional or other institutional staff.
* Logistics Support: Prepare and process non-employee payment requests and travel payments for Administrative Council and review committee members, in coordination with the G&C Professional 2.
* Budget Compliance: Review subaward invoices and payment requests, ensuring expenditures align with University and SARE policies, escalating discrepancies to the G&C Professional 2.
* Reporting Assistance: Identify internal reporting needs and prepare routine data summaries regarding grant application volume and reviewer participation for the G&C Professional 2.
* Problem Solving: Identify and resolve routine technical problems using established procedures, with progress and outcomes reviewed by the G&C Professional 2 or program coordinators.
Grant Cycle & Application Management (20%)
* Workflow Implementation: Collaborate with program coordinators to implement annual
application cycles and align the grant management system with current Calls for Proposals.
* Compliance Screening: Perform initial compliance screening of applications to ensure materials provide the necessary inputs to meet institutional eligibility and meet regulatory guidelines.
* System Tracking: Coordinate with the G&C Professional 2 on the routing of proposals and award modifications in MN-GEMS and track progress Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA).
Grantee Reporting & Tracking (15%)
* Report Oversight: Support program coordinators in the tracking of approximately 200 annual and final grantee reports, including sending reporting reminders and follow up for overdue reports.
* Report Review: Support program coordinators in reviewing reports to ensure alignment with the original proposal and other program requirements to help expedite report approval.

Visa Language: Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT training program.
Hybrid St. Paul Campus

Minimum Requirements:
BA/BS degree or a combination of related education and work experience to equal at least four years. Experience applying knowledge and skills to recurring tasks with a high emphasis on precision, accuracy, and meeting tight deadlines. Previous experience in grant processing or sponsored project management, including familiarity with grant management software.

Preferred Qualifications:
One or more years of experience directly assisting faculty or stakeholders in navigating complex grant application processes. Proven ability to interpret and apply institutional, state, and federal regulations related to research and sponsored projects. Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Excel.
Strong interpersonal skills.

The Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering discovers and teaches solutions for the sustainable use of renewable resources and the enhancement of the environment.

Brings together science, engineering, business and technology to prepare students to solve real-world problems. Our graduates enter the workforce with an understanding of the interconnected systems that impact everything from renewable energy to food security and environmental protection so they can advance and engineer a more sustainable future.

Pay Range: Pay range: $31.25 - $33.82/hr, depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the
time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures
that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while
maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and
equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates
will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

Resume and Cover Letter are required.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.