Grants And Contracts Specialist

UMCP (University of Maryland)

College Park, MD, US
Base: $72,780-$87,336; bonus/equity: not specified...
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Federal grants administration experience
Nih and nsf proposal submission
Workday system proficiency
** The University of Maryland, College Park is seeking a Grants and Contracts Specialist to manage pre- and post-award grants administration for the School of Public Policy. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with federal grants, particularly from NIH and NSF, as well as strong organizational and communication skills. **

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 focus on NIH, NSF, and other sponsors.
  • The role is responsible for proposal submission, budget development, award setup, ongoing grant administration, and coordination with the Office of Research Administration to ensure compliant operations.
  • Candidates must possess significant experience in federal grants administration and strong organizational skills to manage multiple complex deadlines across various funding sources.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Maryland, College Park is seeking a Grants and Contracts Specialist to manage pre- and post-award grants administration for the School of Public Policy. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with federal grants, particularly from NIH and NSF, as well as strong organizational and communication skills. **

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
  • Workday system proficiency
  • Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) knowledge
  • Budget development and justification

Nice-to-have

  • Multi-PI award management experience
  • Foundation sponsor familiarity
  • Service-oriented faculty support approach
  • Standardized process documentation skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from accredited institution
  • 3 years professional grants, finance, or accounting experience
  • Experience with ASSIST, Grants.gov, Research.gov/FastLane
  • Knowledge of federal research regulations

Work Rights

Not specified

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