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Roles and Roles and ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities
Sponsored Projects Training Program
ObjectivesObjectivesClearly articulate roles of all
individuals in the grant lifecycle◦Facilitate broader understanding◦Ensure effective cradle to grave
grants management◦Provide appropriate support of
individuals working in the grant lifecycle
◦Mitigate compliance risks
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OverviewOverviewIssues
◦Lack of clarity in job requirements Duplication of effort Tasks not carried out until problems arise
◦Lack of ownership for tasks◦ Impossible to assess required skills and
knowledge and provide critical grant training
Risks◦Compliance◦Audit findings◦ Inefficiencies
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OverviewOverviewSolution
◦Clearly delineate roles and responsibilities
◦Ensure those engaged in grant lifecycle understand their functions
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RolesRolesPrincipal Investigator (PI)Department Head/ChairDeanBusiness Unit AdministratorVP for Research and Dean of
Graduate CollegeVP for Finance and Administration Office of Sponsored Programs, Pre-
Award Services (PAS)Grant and Contract Administrative
Services (GCA)
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Principal Investigator Principal Investigator DefinedDefinedMust participate to a significant
intellectual degree in sponsored project
Bears primary responsibility for all essential aspects of work being carried out
May delegate tasks to business and support staff; but ultimately responsible for project
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PI ResponsibilitiesPI ResponsibilitiesProgrammatic Responsibilities
◦Diligently pursue project aims◦Manages project personnel◦Monitors sub-recipient performance◦ Initiates required project changes
Request prior approval when necessary◦Maintains and retains project data and
materials◦Completes progress reports◦ Initiates timely requests for prior approval
for changes when required◦Requests no-cost extensions when
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PI ResponsibilitiesPI ResponsibilitiesCompliance Responsibilities
◦Satisfies regulatory research requirements
◦Ensures accurate and timely effort reporting for project personnel
◦Discloses conflicts of interest when required
◦Ensures scientific integrity of project◦Discloses project inventions and
complies with University intellectual property policy
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PI ResponsibilitiesPI ResponsibilitiesAdministrative/fiscal responsibilities
◦ Initiates guaranteed funding/advanced account requests
◦ Monitors project’s financial status◦ Manages project within budget limits◦ Approves expenditures◦ Assures expenses incurred are allowable,
reasonable, and allocable to project◦ Seeks prior approval for budget changes◦ Approves sub-recipient invoices◦ Ensures that cost-share requirements are met◦ Reviews final financial statements◦ Assists GCA with AR collections as needed
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Department Head DefinedDepartment Head DefinedUniversity official with managerial
and fiscal responsibilities for a designated area
Has supervisory responsibility over individuals in the area managed who:◦Are engaged in sponsored projects◦Provide administrative support for
those engaged in sponsored projects
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Department Head Department Head ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities
Responsibilities◦Reviews and approves proposal budget and
justification◦Mentors faculty investigators◦Approves unit cost share and match from unit
funds◦Approves faculty effort on all sources of
support◦Manages workload plans for unit faculty◦Ensures research plan is consistent with unit
strategic plan and the overall University mission
◦Provides unit oversight for compliance with regulatory research requirements
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Department Head Department Head ResponsibilitiesResponsibilitiesResponsibilities (cont.)
◦ Ensures unit adherence to University policies and procedures
◦ Reviews and approves proposal routing form for effort allocation, space usage, quality, role of project as it relates to the department mission
◦ Requests exemptions regarding who may be eligible to be a PI
◦ Reviews and approves the use of departmental space
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Department Head Department Head ResponsibilitiesResponsibilitiesResponsibilities (cont.)
◦ Approves pre-award arrangements Authorizes the use of unit funds for
establishment of a guaranteed funding/advanced account
◦ Provides unit oversight for the assignment Hires and appoints individuals to the project
◦ Provides unit oversight for compliance in: Effort reporting, reporting of program
income, and all other award terms and conditions
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Dean DefinedDean DefinedDeans support and promote
highest quality research for respective college/school
Responsible for collegiate planning◦Aligning plans for educational,
research, and other activities in their college/school
Ultimate accountability for management of resources
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Dean ResponsibilitiesDean ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities
◦Approves proposal submissions on behalf of the college
◦Ensures adequate administrative support for research and other sponsored projects
◦Approves college commitments for cost sharing/matching
◦Reviews and approves space & facilities commitments
◦Approves requests to Pre-Award Services for exceptions to PI eligibility
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Deans ResponsibilitiesDeans ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities (cont.)
◦Provides college oversight for compliance with academic and regulatory research requirements
◦Facilitates pre- and post-award research administration between departments and dean’s office
◦Assists with compliance with technical and financial reporting, as necessary
◦Conducts inquiry under Scientific Misconduct Policy
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Business Unit Admin Business Unit Admin DefinedDefinedProvides financial, human
resource, reporting and other administrative support services for Principal Investigators
Has a general understanding of:◦Federal and other sponsor policies
and regulations◦University policies and procedures◦College guidelines as they pertain to
University grants and contracts
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Bus Unit Admin Bus Unit Admin ResponsibilitiesResponsibilitiesResponsibilities
◦ Assists PI in proposal submission◦ Confirms chart strings for cost share
commitments◦ Assists PI in preparation of Guaranteed
Funding/advanced account requests◦ After award notification received, meets with
PI to make necessary setup entries◦ Sets up cost share chart string with budget
entry◦ Determines personnel on grant and make
necessary salary distribution changes◦ Sets up automatic monthly expenditure
reports, if appropriate
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Bus Unit Admin Bus Unit Admin ResponsibilitiesResponsibilitiesResponsibilities (cont.)
◦ Assists PI with recruitment efforts for personnel
◦ Enters requisitions for purchases◦ Assists PI with pur-card reallocations◦ Assists PI with travel and expense reports◦ Makes necessary journal entries to correct
expenses on grant◦ Resolves budget checking errors on
sponsored projects◦ Meets quarterly with PI to review grant
expenditures and effort reports Makes any necessary prospective distribution or
other changes
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Bus Unit Admin Bus Unit Admin ResponsibilitiesResponsibilitiesResponsibilities (cont.)
◦ Monitors cost share commitments on a quarterly basis and assists PI to ensure commitments are met
◦ Makes necessary notifications to change default chartstrings or move pur-card expenses to new chartstring
◦ 90 days prior to grant expiration Meets with PI to review spending plans to
avoid any last minute changes or transfers
◦30 days prior to grant expiration Runs Close Out report and assists in resolving
any outstanding issues
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Bus Unit Admin Bus Unit Admin ResponsibilitiesResponsibilitiesResponsibilities (cont.)
◦ 20 to 30 days after grant ends Runs Close Out report and correct any errors
◦ 30 days after grant ends Lets Grant and Contract Administrative
Services know the grant is ready for the final financial report
◦ Serves as resource to PI for any financial or human resource issue
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VP for Research DefinedVP for Research DefinedUniversity’s chief official
responsible for direction, guidance, and support of the University’s research mission
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VP for Research VP for Research ResponsibilitiesResponsibilitiesResponsibilities
◦Shapes the University’s research strategic plan and oversees its implementation
◦Promotes interdisciplinary research activities
◦Oversees Pre-Award Services and other offices that make up the administrative infrastructure supporting the University’s research mission
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VP for Finance DefinedVP for Finance DefinedUniversity’s chief official
responsible for the financial position and transactions of the University
Oversees accounting and internal controls for all departments of the University
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VP for Finance VP for Finance ResponsibilitiesResponsibilitiesResponsibilities
◦Oversees financial transactions and position of the University
◦Grant and Contract Administrative Services (GCA)
◦University’s effort management system
◦Negotiation of University’s Facilities and Administration rate with federal agencies
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Pre-Award Services Pre-Award Services DefinedDefinedReviews and provides institutional
endorsement for all proposals to external sponsors
Assures compliance with University policies and sponsor terms and condition
Institutional authority for the negotiation and acceptance of financial support grants and contracts (contractually binding)
Authorizes post-award actions necessitating agency approval
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Pre-Award Services Pre-Award Services ResponsibilitiesResponsibilitiesResponsibilities
◦ Disseminates funding opportunity information◦ Reviews proposals for compliance with
university policies and sponsor proposal guidelines
◦ Approves and authorizes submission of proposals on behalf of the institution
◦ Provides policy guidance and assistance with all aspects of: Proposal budget development Administrative forms Sponsor-required certifications and representations, Compliance requirements
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Pre-Award Services Pre-Award Services ResponsibilitiesResponsibilitiesResponsibilities (cont.)
◦ Reviews, negotiates, and approves terms and conditions of award
◦ Confirms PI acceptance of project terms and conditions
◦ Approves and expedites pre-award arrangements
◦ Coordinates with Office of Technology Transfer for Intellectual Property provisions
◦ Maintains database of University-wide proposal and award activity
◦ Provides tools for electronic routing and submission of proposals
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Pre-Award Services Pre-Award Services ResponsibilitiesResponsibilitiesResponsibilities (cont.)
◦ Writes and endorses subawards◦ Confirms approval of regulatory
compliance involving humans, animals, recombinant DNA
◦ Notifies sponsors of post-award modifications approved under expanded authorities
◦ Provides training on sponsored project policies and submission tools
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Grant and Contract Grant and Contract Administrative Services Administrative Services (GCA) Defined(GCA) DefinedEnters an award’s accounting
information in the University’s financial system
Performs all invoicing for awardsMonitors activities to ensure
compliance with appropriate federal, sponsor, and University regulations and policies
Provides guidance to the University research community on these issues
Coordinates sponsored project audit activities
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GCA ResponsibilitiesGCA ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities
◦Sets up and maintains award, project and contract information in financial system (PeopleSoft)
◦Prepares invoices◦Draws cash from letters of credit◦Prepares interim and final financial reports◦Manages cash, including:
Bank reconciliation activities Deposits and posts sponsor payments Engages in accounts receivable (AR) collections
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GCA ResponsibilitiesGCA ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities (cont.)
◦ Reviews project financial activity for compliance with federal, sponsor, and University policies and regulation
◦ Approves cost transfer activities◦ Closes out awards, in conjunction with PI,
business unit administrator, and Pre-Award Services Final financial report AR reconciliation Soft and hard close of award in PeopleSoft
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GCA ResponsibilitiesGCA ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities (cont.)
◦ Provides guidance and training to research community about financial compliance issues, federal regulations, and award-specific financial terms & conditions
◦ Establishes University post-award administration policies & procedures
◦ Monitors Subrecipients◦ Coordinates sponsored project audit
activities, including the annual A-133 audit
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Additional ResourcesAdditional ResourcesRoles and Responsibilities in
Sponsored Projects website:https://www.uvm.edu/~ospuvm/?Page=roles/default.php
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ConclusionConclusionOutlined roles and
responsibilities for all parties within the grant lifecycle◦Facilitate more efficient grants
management processes◦Mitigate compliance risks
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Questions/Contact InfoQuestions/Contact InfoDean’s Offices
Office of Sponsored Programs, Pre-Award Services◦ http://www.uvm.edu/~ospuvm/◦ Main Campus Office & Funding Information,
340 Waterman Building, 6-3360◦ Health Sciences Office, 231 Rowell Building, 6-
4067
Grant and Contract Administrative Services◦ http://www.uvm.edu/~gcaacct/◦ 223 Waterman Building, 6-1459
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