Projects Officer/Grants Specialist

In this role, you will oversee end-to-end support for sponsored research activities, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely execution across proposal development and award management processes.

• Manage pre-award activities including review, endorsement, and submission of complex research proposals to external sponsors.
• Validate required documentation such as budgets, compliance certifications, data management plans, and subaward agreements.
• Support post-award administration including award interpretation, classification (grant vs. contract), and sponsor reporting requirements.
• Provide guidance to faculty and departmental staff on sponsor regulations, institutional policies, and funding requirements.
• Coordinate prior approval requests, award modifications, and closeout processes across multiple stakeholders.
• Interface with sponsor systems and internal platforms to ensure accurate processing and tracking of sponsored projects.
• Support financial oversight tasks including budgeting, forecasting, and compliance monitoring for awarded funds.

Requirements:

This role requires strong experience in research administration and a deep understanding of sponsored programs, compliance frameworks, and higher education or large research environments.

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in research administration, including pre-award proposal development and budget preparation.
• Strong knowledge of federal regulations, Uniform Guidance, and research compliance requirements (COI, export controls, human/animal research considerations).
• Experience with grants management systems (e.g., Cayuse SP, Cayuse 424 or equivalent platforms).
• Ability to interpret and apply sponsor guidelines across federal, state, nonprofit, and industry funding sources.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Word and Excel, and comfort working with multiple digital research systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Benefits:

• Annual salary range: $101,519.14 – $121,519.14 (based on experience and qualifications).
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement savings options and institutional contribution programs.
• Generous paid time off, holidays, and flexible work arrangements (mostly remote model).
• Professional development and training opportunities in research administration.
• Access to a collaborative academic research environment with large-scale funding portfolios.
• Employee support programs and additional institutional benefits as applicable.