Grants And Contracts Specialist

erp.umd.edu

College Park, Maryland, US
Base: 72,780-87,336; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
Not specified
Nih, nsf, and federal sponsors
Proposal budget development
Award setup and administration
The University of Maryland is seeking a Grants and Contracts Specialist to provide comprehensive pre-award and post-award grants administration support for the School of Public Policy. The role focuses on managing grants from various federal and philanthropic sponsors, ensuring compliance, and supporting faculty in the proposal submission process

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), with a primary focus on NIH, NSF, and other federal, state, foundation, and philanthropic sponsors.
  • This position responds directly to faculty demand for consistent, high-quality grants management across a broad range of sponsors and 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, while reducing administrative burden on faculty and research leadership.

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The University of Maryland is seeking a Grants and Contracts Specialist to provide comprehensive pre-award and post-award grants administration support for the School of Public Policy. The role focuses on managing grants from various federal and philanthropic sponsors, ensuring compliance, and supporting faculty in the proposal submission process.

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 sponsors
  • Proposal budget development
  • Award setup and administration
  • Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200)
  • ASSIST, Grants.gov, Research.gov/FastLane

Nice-to-have

  • Service-oriented approach
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Proactive communication
  • Multi-PI, multi-institutional awards

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

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