Senior Award Management Specialist - Office Of The Vice President For Research

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Post-award administration
Sponsored research portfolios
Compliance oversight
The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is seeking an experienced Senior Award Management Specialist to manage complex sponsored research portfolios and serve as a trusted advisor

Job Summary

  • The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is seeking an experienced Senior Award Management Specialist to manage complex sponsored research portfolios and serve as a trusted advisor.
  • This role ensures sponsored awards are accurately represented, monitored, and maintained, providing advanced compliance oversight and risk management.
  • Carnegie Mellon University offers comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision insurance, a generous retirement savings program, tuition benefits, and ample paid time off.

Matching Summary

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is seeking an experienced Senior Award Management Specialist to manage complex sponsored research portfolios and serve as a trusted advisor.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • post-award administration
  • sponsored research portfolios
  • compliance oversight
  • subaward management
  • financial integrity
  • PI partnership

Nice-to-have

  • innovative and supportive environment
  • trusted advisor
  • proactive guidance
  • customer service
  • continuous improvement

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 5–7 years of experience
  • experience managing complex sponsored portfolios
  • Proficiency with standard office software
  • Experience with SPARCS, Oracle, HRS, or similar systems strongly preferred
  • Ability to work independently

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