Grants and Contracts Administrator

Job Summary

Managing a dynamic portfolio of complex grants and contracts, the full-time remote Grants and Contracts Administrator will support faculty in pre-award and post-award activities, ensuring compliance with agency and university guidelines while overseeing budget management and reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Assist faculty in the development, preparation, and submission of grant and contract proposals, ensuring compliance with guidelines and deadlines
• Manage assigned projects and financial portfolios, performing detailed budget reconciliation and advising on necessary adjustments to meet sponsor requirements
• Develop project management plans and ensure proper handling of sponsor payments in accordance with institutional policies

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; research or grants education and/or certification preferred
• Experience in pre-award and post-award management of federally sponsored grants strongly preferred
• Successful completion of specific training programs within the first six months of hire is required
• No prior experience required for candidates with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field
• Knowledge of federal rules and regulations related to research grant and contract activity is essential