Post-Award Grant Specialist

Job Summary

Supporting groundbreaking research, the full-time Post-Award Grant Specialist Senior will manage sponsored award accounting and compliance, ensuring financial integrity while working remotely or in a hybrid model near Lexington, KY.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee sponsored award accounting and compliance, ensuring charges are compliant and preventing overspending or underspending
• Analyze data within various sponsor and university financial systems to provide regular support
• Deliver exceptional customer service through timely responses and follow-ups related to award management duties

Required qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent experience
• Four years of related experience in grant administration or a similar field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Knowledge of federal grant regulations and academic institution sponsored research policies is preferred
• Familiarity with NIH eRA Commons and SAP is preferred