Senior Grants Specialist

Job Summary

Managing a portfolio of faculty post-award activities, the full-time Senior Grants Specialist will ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines, support proposal preparation and submission, and oversee budget management for a research-intensive department in a fully remote capacity.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee pre-and post-award grant management, including proposal preparation, budgeting, and compliance with federal and university regulations
• Monitor and manage complex sponsored project budgets, ensuring timely expenditures and reconciliation of funds
• Coordinate grant closeout processes and assist with the submission of final reports to funding agencies

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in grant management
• Knowledge of research administration and federal agency guidelines
• Experience with budgeting and financial management of sponsored projects
• Familiarity with research management systems and grant compliance processes