Pre-Award Grant Specialist

Job Summary

To support groundbreaking research initiatives, the full-time Pre-Award Grant Specialist Senior will manage proposal development, budget preparation, and internal approvals for grant submissions, with the flexibility to work fully remote or hybrid if located near Lexington, KY.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development and submission of sponsored project proposals, including budget preparation and internal approvals
• Analyze data within various sponsor and university proposal-related systems to ensure compliance with policies and regulations
• Provide exceptional customer service through timely responses and follow-ups related to grant pre-award processes

Required qualifications

• Master's degree (MA) or equivalent experience
• Four years of related experience in grant administration or research support
• Advanced understanding of grant pre-award processes and requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of federal grant regulations and academic institution sponsored research policies is preferred