Sponsored Projects Specialist

Job Summary

Providing essential support for grant and contract administration, the full-time remote Sponsored Projects Specialist will guide faculty in proposal preparation, ensure compliance with sponsor requirements, and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to facilitate timely submissions.

Key responsibilities

• Advise faculty and administrators on external funding processes, ensuring proposals meet all regulatory and compliance requirements
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with faculty, Principal Investigators, and sponsors while managing proposal submissions
• Review and prepare grant proposals, collaborating with relevant departments to negotiate terms and ensure adherence to University policies

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and three to five years of related professional experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of budgeting principles and experience with grant and contract administration
• Familiarity with federal, state, and sponsor regulations pertaining to grant management
• Proven experience in developing complex budgets and managing multiple proposals simultaneously
• Experience with electronic proposal systems and understanding of compliance requirements in sponsored research