Grants Administrative Assistant

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Grants Administrative Assistant to support a team of grants administrators in managing sponsored research administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Support post-award management by entering financial data, preparing invoices, and reviewing financial reports for grants
• Assist in pre-award activities, including handling limited submissions and supporting grant managers with proposals
• Manage grant records and maintain departmental funding opportunities while attending training to stay updated on financial systems

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, biological sciences, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Access, and Word
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and policies of funding agencies
• Prior experience in biomedical or biology grants in a university setting is beneficial
• Familiarity with university policies and financial systems is preferred