Grants And Contracts Specialist

umd.edu

College Park, Maryland, US
Base: $72,780-$87,336; bonus/equity: not specified...
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Nih, nsf, and federal sponsor grants
Pre- and post-award administration
Proposal submission and budget development
** The University of Maryland's School of Public Policy is seeking a Grants and Contracts Specialist to manage pre-award and post-award grants administration. This role involves coordinating proposal submissions, budget development, and ongoing grant management, primarily for federal sponsors such as NIH and NSF. **

Job Summary

  • The Research Development Coordinator provides school-wide, end-to-end pre-award and post-award grants administration support for the School of Public Policy (SPP).
  • This position carries primary responsibility for proposal submission, budget development, award setup, ongoing grant administration, and coordination with the Office of Research Administration (ORA).
  • The coordinator works closely with faculty, SPP centers, the Business Office, ORA, and other campus offices to ensure compliant, efficient, and timely administration of sponsored projects.

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** The University of Maryland's School of Public Policy is seeking a Grants and Contracts Specialist to manage pre-award and post-award grants administration. This role involves coordinating proposal submissions, budget development, and ongoing grant management, primarily for federal sponsors such as NIH and NSF. **

Salary

Base: $72,780-$87,336; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • NIH, NSF, and federal sponsor grants
  • Pre- and Post-Award Administration
  • Proposal submission and budget development
  • Award setup and ongoing administration
  • Compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200)

Nice-to-have

  • Service-oriented approach to faculty support
  • Experience with multi-PI/center grants
  • Proactive communication on spending patterns

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of grants/finance/accounting experience
  • 5+ years of federal grants administration experience
  • Experience with electronic submission systems
  • Strong organizational and communication skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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