Grants Administrator

Job Summary

Managing grant submissions and financial processes, the full-time remote Grants Administrator will work closely with Principal Investigators and Department Administrators to develop proposals, perform budget forecasting, and resolve accounting issues while serving as a liaison to grantor agencies.

Key responsibilities

• Process and prepare research grant proposals, awards, and transactions, ensuring compliance with institutional and sponsor guidelines
• Assist with budget preparation, justifications, and financial reporting materials
• Monitor expenditures for budgetary compliance and advise on the allowability of costs charged to grants

Required qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Financial Management or a related field required; Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in research administration
• Proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, and accounting applications
• Good working knowledge of funding guidelines and policies of research agencies and sponsors
• Ability to manage large financial data sets accurately