Job Description

Grant Administrator

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Grant Administrator to manage the full lifecycle of sponsored research grants, with a primary focus on NIH and NSF-funded projects. This role will support faculty and research staff in both pre-award and post-award activities, ensuring compliance with institutional, federal, and sponsor guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Award Administration:

• Collaborate with Principal Investigators (PIs) to develop and submit competitive grant proposals, primarily to NIH and NSF.
• Review funding opportunity announcements (FOAs) and ensure proposal components meet sponsor requirements.
• Prepare budgets, budget justifications, biosketches, and other required documents.
• Coordinate internal review and approval processes prior to submission.
• Submit proposals via sponsor portals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Post-Award Administration:

• Manage award setup, including budget establishment and compliance review.
• Monitor expenditures to ensure alignment with sponsor terms and institutional policies.
• Prepare and submit progress reports, financial reports, and closeout documentation.
• Assist with effort reporting, subaward monitoring, and cost transfers.
• Serve as liaison between PIs, finance, and sponsor agencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in research administration, with strong knowledge of NIH and NSF policies.
• Proficiency in electronic research administration systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $96000.00/yr.

Company will speak with candidate directly about health, dental, vision, 401k benefits.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2025.

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