Research Grant Specialist

• Monitor federal and non-federal grant accounts, track expenses, perform project reconciliation, and provide research-related financial reporting.
• Perform funding corrections via direct cost transfer requests (DCTRs).
• Assist in developing financial projections for project account management.
• Assist in developing and submitting progress reports.
• Enter Notice of Awards (NOAs) details into databases as needed.
• Assist with preparing and submitting research compliance documentation.
• Participate in required training and education programs.
• Assist senior-level research administrators and leadership with other assigned activities.
• Serve as liaison between departments or research groups, Sponsored Research & Funds Administration, Accounting, and Finance departments.
• Prepare and route internal documents for signature and processing, maintain understanding of grant budgets and expenditure restrictions, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local agencies.

• High School Diploma is required.
• One year minimum experience in administration of research grants.
• Experience working with research groups, the Office of Research Administration, Finance, Purchasing, Academic Administration, highly preferred.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills and understanding Grants, Manuscripts and Abstracts guidelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and related applications required.

Demonstrates expertise in grant administration, financial reporting, and compliance documentation, with strong communication skills to liaise effectively between departments and stakeholders.

• Grant Administration
• Financial Reporting
• Research Compliance Documentation
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Communication Skills

• Project Reconciliation
• Funding Corrections
• Financial Projections
• Expense Tracking
• Grant Budget Management

• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication

• Federal Grants
• Non-Federal Grants
• Notice of Awards
• Sponsored Research
• Research Administration

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook