Grants And Contracts Specialist

ischool.umd.edu

College Park, Maryland, United States
Base: $72,780-$87,336; bonus/equity: not specified...
Federal grants administration experience
Nih and nsf proposal submission
Budget development and justification
The position provides school-wide end-to-end pre-award and post-award grants administration support for the School of Public Policy with a primary focus on NIH, NSF, and other federal sponsors

Job Summary

  • The position provides school-wide end-to-end pre-award and post-award grants administration support for the School of Public Policy with a primary focus on NIH, NSF, and other federal sponsors.
  • Responsibilities include leading proposal submissions, developing detailed budgets, coordinating award setups in Workday, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations like Uniform Guidance.
  • The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of professional grants or finance experience, with a preference for candidates holding a Master's degree in related fields.

Matching Summary

The position provides school-wide end-to-end pre-award and post-award grants administration support for the School of Public Policy with a primary focus on NIH, NSF, and other federal sponsors.

Salary

Base: $72,780-$87,336; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Regular Exempt benefits package available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Federal grants administration experience
  • NIH and NSF proposal submission
  • Budget development and justification
  • Workday financial tracking
  • Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200 knowledge
  • Grants.gov and FastLane systems

Nice-to-have

  • Multi-PI and center-level grant support
  • Strong service-oriented faculty communication
  • Foundation and state sponsor familiarity
  • Standardized process documentation skills
  • Collaboration with central research offices

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from accredited institution
  • Minimum 3 years grants/finance experience
  • Knowledge of federal research regulations
  • Experience with electronic submission platforms

Work Rights

Must complete employment eligibility verification (Form I-9)

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