Grants And Contracts Specialist

finance.umd.edu

College Park, Maryland, USA
Base: $72,780-$87,336; bonus/equity: not specified...
Pre-award grants administration
Post-award grants administration
Nih and nsf submissions
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

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.
  • Core responsibilities include leading proposal preparation and submission, developing detailed budgets, coordinating award setup, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring compliance with sponsor and university requirements.
  • This position serves as a central point of coordination for grants administration across SPP, working closely with faculty, centers, and administrative offices to ensure compliant and efficient management of sponsored projects.

Matching 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.

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

  • Pre-award grants administration
  • Post-award grants administration
  • NIH and NSF submissions
  • Federal research regulations
  • Electronic submission systems

Nice-to-have

  • Service-oriented approach
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Proactive issue resolution

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 5+ years of federal grants administration experience
  • Experience with ASSIST, Grants.gov, Research.gov/FastLane
  • Knowledge of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200)
  • Must be authorized to work in the US

Work Rights

Not specified

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