1. Tyeece E. Little
6 Broadway Village Dr., Apt. B Home (573) 529-3601
Columbia, MO 65201 Work (573) 882-1846
Summary of Qualifications
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 Twenty-three (23) years of grant-related experience - administration, writing, editing, project, and
fiscal management.
 Extensive experience with multi-tasking and meeting deadlines.
 Development and analysis of budgets.
 Coordinate all aspects of pre- & post-award processes for grants/contracts.
 Supervise technical and support personnel.
 Quickly assimilate numerous multi-source requirements in a thorough yet expeditious manner.
 Work in numerous software applications including PeopleSoft, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat,
FastLane, eRA Commons, ProposalCentral, FedConnect, Research.gov, Grants.gov, PAMS, etc.
Work Experience
University of Missouri-Columbia
November 2007
to present
College of Arts & Science
Manager, Grants/Contracts
 In November 2007, established a grants center within the College of Arts &
Science (A&S), which is designed to be a one-stop shop to assist faculty
and staff in the preparation and submission of grant proposals.
 Manage grant proposal preparation, completion and submission for one (1)
division and eighteen (18) departments within the College of Arts & Science.
 Manage the daily business and fiscal activities of the grants center.
 Develop and implement operational policies and procedures in the grants
center.
 Provide advice to PIs, staff and others regarding University, state & federal
rules and regulations and funding agency guidelines
 Ensure departmental compliance with the College of A&S, campus and
University policies and procedures.
 Partner with A&S faculty and staff to provide interpretation of proposal
preparation guidelines and other support activities including, but not limited
to, the appropriateness of expenditures, contracts/grant/extension
requirements, report preparation, and changes in polices and procedures.
 Interview, hire, evaluate and manage the training of all business support.
 Fiscal award management of grants and contracts for the Division of
Biological Sciences and Psychological Sciences.
 Liaison with OSPA and funding agencies regarding proposal and award
expenditure compliance.
 Process graduate student tuition waivers for the Division of Biological
Sciences.
 Provide fiscal approval for travel, requisitions, purchasing cards, etc.
 Process faculty JED payroll changes for cost-share.
 Process payroll as needed for graduate and undergraduate students paid
from grants.

2. November 1996
to October
2007
Department of Biological Sciences
Administrative Associate
 Review grant application for compliance with University regulations and
sponsor guidelines.
 Maintain & reconcile detailed budgets.
 Monitor, review and approve account expenditures.
 Supervise support staff, processing related forms and payroll.
 Develop office procedures.
 Prepare financial reports for Department Chair & outside agencies
 Represent Dept. Chair at meetings & conferences.
 Coordinate grant processes with other university departments.
March 1995 to
November 1996
Office of Sponsored Programs Administration
Grants and Contracts Administrator
 Serve as primary liaison for pre-award and grant/contract administration
related activities.
 Provide administrative and financial review of grant applications, contractual
and supporting documents prior to institutional endorsement and submission
to external sponsors.
 In collaboration with University offices such as General Counsel, Office of
Technology & Special Projects, Insurance and Risk Management, interpret
and apply University, sponsor and applicable legal policies and procedures
relating to the management of grants and contracts
 Negotiate contracts with sponsoring agencies.
 Advise and assist faculty/staff regarding grants/contracts processes
 Supervise technical & support personnel.
January 1993
to March 1995
Office of Sponsored Program Administration
Grants and Contracts Specialist
 Review grant/contract applications for compliance.
 Assist in budget development.
 Assist faculty, staff & administrators in interpretation of grant information.
 Monitor, analyze, & interpret regulatory compliance issues.
 Negotiate contractual documents.
 Communicate compliance information to faculty & staff.
October 1990
to December
1992
Department of Psychological Sciences
Research Specialist
 Assist investigator in preparation of grant proposals.
 Coordinate efforts to obtain technical data for grant proposal.
 Assist in budget development.
 Review grant applicant for compliance with University regulation & sponsor
guidelines.
 Supervise 12 student workers, assist in hiring & tracking work of GRAs.
 Recruit subjects for research project & interview child subjects.
 Collaborate with computer specialist to setup software for research project.
 Create & modify assessment instruments for research projects.
 Manage, interpret and categorize research data.
 Develop guidelines for collection & coding of research data.
 Manage & maintain database.

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August 1989 to
October 1990
Department of Psychological Sciences
Office Manager
 Coordinate purchase of office setup
 Design data sheets & forms for interview purposes
 Organize, coordinate and implement filing system for research data
 Manage & maintain research database
 Coordinate interview schedule for research subjects
 Initiate, coordinate and monitor facility activities for laboratory
 Assist investigator in obtaining bid items by serving as point-of-contact
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia, Bachelor of Science in General Studies (B.S.G.S.)
Communication; Marketing Education; Textile and Apparel Management
Continuing Education
Effective Writing; Effective Listening; Fundamentals of Sponsored Program Administration;
Orientation of PHS Grant and Contract Activities for Applicants and Recipients of Awards;
Introduction to GOPHER and the Internet, Electronic Research Administration; Regional NCURA
meeting
Professional Activities
 Winner, Chancellor’s Staff Recognition Award in the Administrative/Professional Category (2010).
 Finalist, Chancellor’s Staff Recognition Award in the Administrative/Professional Category (2009).
 Finalist, Chancellor’s Staff Recognition Award in the Administrative/Professional Category (2000).
 Secretary, American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) (1999-2000).
 Chair, Arts & Science Staff Network (1999-2000), College of Arts & Science, University of Missouri-
Columbia.
 Chair, Region IV Membership Committee (1999-2000), National Council of University Research
Administrators (NCURA).