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