Senior Grants and Contracts Specialist

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• Job no: 495250
• Work type: Staff Full-time
• Location: UMBC Campus
• Categories: Business/Accounting/Finance

Department:

Office of the Provost

The Office of the Provost oversees several strategic initiatives that directly impact the student, faculty, and staff experience at the university. In support of all academic endeavors, these initiatives include planning for future needs and direction, supporting inclusive excellence in all aspects of the academic mission, and nurturing UMBC’s goal of being an access institution.

The Office of the Provost is seeking a Senior Grants and Contracts Specialist to provide comprehensive pre‑ and post‑award administrative and financial support. This role serves as a key member of the Shared Services Center, managing research‑related accounts and ensuring the success of the university's research mission.

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $77,500 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full‑time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

A hybrid telework schedule may be available.

• Proposal Support:
  Partner with Faculty to develop budgets and navigate the grant submission and routing process.
• Financial Oversight:
  Perform complex account reconciliations, manage sub‑awards, and process budget revisions.
• Analysis and Reporting:
  Conduct recurring financial analysis and forecasting to provide faculty and leadership with strategic fiscal insights.
• Collaborative Liaison:
  Act as a primary point of contact between faculty, central administrative offices, and external collaborators.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree required. A degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred to support the technical demands of the role.
• Experience:
  
  Three years of progressive experience in grant administration, budgeting, financial reporting, and forecasting.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in financial analysis, reconciliation, and managing complex analytical responsibilities.

• Educational Background: A Bachelor's degree specifically in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Direct experience with Kuali and ticketing systems.
• Prior experience in higher education, administration, particularly within a shared services center or central office environment.
• Proven ability to lead fiscal meetings and provide high‑level forecasting and projections for departmental leadership and faculty.
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment.

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Wellness opportunities
• Much more

Salary: $77,500 to $87,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Hours:

Full‑Time

Type:
Regular

FLSA Status:
Exempt

UMBC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at  or MD TTY Relay Service between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.

Advertised: May 7 2026 09:00 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled