Senior Grants Administrator

Job Summary

Managing all phases of research grant and contract administration, the full-time remote Senior Grants Administrator will provide guidance, resolve issues, and assist with budget development while ensuring compliance with sponsor and institutional guidelines.

Key responsibilities

• Process and prepare research grant proposals, awards, and transactions, maintaining compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements
• Develop budgets and financial reporting materials, identifying and preventing potential cost overruns
• Serve as the grant management expert for the department, training new staff and supporting complex grant 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
• Good working knowledge of research agency funding guidelines and policies
• Ability to work independently and make sound judgments in problem resolution