Senior Grants Administrator

Job Summary

Managing all phases of research grant and contract administration, the full-time remote Senior Grants Administrator will provide guidance, assist with budget development, and ensure compliance with sponsor and institutional guidelines for an assigned portfolio of research departments.

Key responsibilities

• Process and prepare research grant proposals, awards, and transactions while maintaining compliance records
• Prepare budgets and financial reporting materials, identifying cost-sharing opportunities and potential fiscal issues
• Serve as a grant management expert, training new staff and supporting high-complexity work

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; relevant experience may substitute for degree
• 3-5 years of research administration experience required
• Proficient in spreadsheet, database, and accounting applications
• Good working knowledge of research agency and sponsor funding guidelines
• Ability to work independently and make sound judgments in problem resolution