Grants Administrator Or Senior Grants Administrator (remote Opportunity)

Northeastern University

Boston, United States
Grants administrator: $53,615 - $75,728; senior gr...
On-site
Post-award grant administration
Monitor grant funding
Federal regulations (omb uniform guidance)
The Grants Administrator/Senior Grants Administrator will primarily focus on post-award administration, including monitoring grant funding, payroll and non-salary expenditure review, and submitting cost transfer requests

Job Summary

  • The Grants Administrator/Senior Grants Administrator will primarily focus on post-award administration, including monitoring grant funding, payroll and non-salary expenditure review, and submitting cost transfer requests.
  • Responsibilities include assisting faculty and departmental staff throughout the grants management life-cycle, providing routine and ad hoc reports to PIs, and serving as a liaison with central university offices.
  • The role may also provide cross-functional support for pre-award activities, assist with proposal budgets, and coordinate sub-contracts on proposals.

Matching Summary

The Grants Administrator/Senior Grants Administrator will primarily focus on post-award administration, including monitoring grant funding, payroll and non-salary expenditure review, and submitting cost transfer requests.

Salary

Grants Administrator: $53,615 - $75,728; Senior Grants Administrator: $67,855 - $95,845

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Post-award grant administration
  • Monitor grant funding
  • Federal regulations (OMB Uniform Guidance)
  • Financial reporting
  • Sponsor compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-functional support
  • Customer service orientation
  • Relationship management
  • Data management functions

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 2-5 years of experience (Grants Administrator)
  • 4-6 years of experience (Senior Grants Administrator)
  • 3-5 years grant accounting support experience preferred
  • CRA or CFRA highly desired
  • Proficiency with Excel and reporting tools

Work Rights

Must maintain valid work authorization in the United States

Tailored Resume

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