Senior Grant Administrator

Job Summary

Managing a diverse portfolio of sponsored research grants and contracts, the full-time remote Senior Grant Administrator will oversee grant administration processes, provide budget development assistance, and ensure compliance with sponsor requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Process and prepare research grant proposals, awards, and transactions while maintaining compliance with institutional and sponsor guidelines
• Develop budgets and financial reporting materials, identifying potential cost overruns and implementing solutions
• Serve as a grant management expert, training new staff and supporting high-complexity work

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of research administration experience
• Proficiency in spreadsheet, database, and accounting applications
• Strong knowledge of research agency and sponsor funding guidelines
• Ability to work independently and manage large financial data sets accurately