Grant and Financial Specialist

Brown University; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University in Providence, RI seeks a Grants and Financial Specialist to independently manage all matters pertaining to grants administration, with financial oversight for sponsored projects. This role provides high-level pre- and post-award management, subcontract administration and financial analysis.

This hybrid eligible position requires a Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of related experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication and organizational abilities to support a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 3–5 years in research administration or accounting/financial budgeting experience preferred.
• Experience with proposal preparation for federal and non-federal grants and using grants management systems preferred.
• Excellent financial analytical ability and strong Excel/Google Docs skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre- and post-award grants administration and financial oversight for sponsored projects.
• Serve as liaison between divisions, Sponsored Projects, and investigators; ensure compliance and reporting.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

InfoEd/Grants system

Grant.gov/NSPIRES

Job description

Job Description

The Grants and Financial Specialist independently manages all matters pertaining to grants administration, both financial and administrative and has financial oversight and administrative responsibility for sponsored projects. This position provides high-level comprehensive pre- and post- award management, subcontract administration and financial analysis. This position is the administrative liaison between the Division/Department, Sponsored Projects, collaborating institutions sponsoring agencies and principal investigators (PI’s). The incumbent has a broad scope of responsibilities and knowledge of research administration, including financial matters.

Job Description

The Grants and Financial Specialist independently manages all matters pertaining to grants administration, both financial and administrative and has financial oversight and administrative responsibility for sponsored projects. This position provides high-level comprehensive pre- and post- award management, subcontract administration and financial analysis. This position is the administrative liaison between the Division/Department, Sponsored Projects, collaborating institutions sponsoring agencies and principal investigators (PI’s). The incumbent has a broad scope of responsibilities and knowledge of research administration, including financial matters.

This position is hybrid eligible.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of experience in research administration or accounting/financial/budgeting experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. A degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Health, Science, Engineering or Math field is preferred.
• Experience with proposal preparation with federal and non-federal grants and using the InfoEd/Huron grants management (or similar) system preferred
• Familiarity with eRA Commons, NSPIRES, Research.gov and/or Grants.gov preferred
• Higher-Education or non-profit work experience preferred.
• Excellent financial analytical ability
• Willingness and interest in assuming increasing levels of responsibilities, networking, leadership, and training opportunities
• Highly proficient in Excel applications (data manipulations); MS Excel and Google Docs preferred
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) to elicit and disperse information; to present information (including data) and communications in a clear and concise manner
• Strong organizational, administrative, time management and critical thinking skills
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, multi-faceted work environment
• Flexible, service-oriented and resourceful
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a multi-tasking environment while maintaining careful attention to detail
• Ability to work with a diverse population and handle confidential information with discretion.

Additional physical demands and working conditions

• Workload can be unpredictable with hard deadlines. Successful incumbent will have the ability and willingness to work outside of the normal business hours on occasion in order to comply with OSP and sponsor driven deadlines.

Why Brown?

Brown University is a leading research university that is distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty, and staff are driven by the idea that their work will impact the world.

Brown University offers flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break, and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts, and more.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University.

Recruiting Start Date

2026-10-28

Job Posting Title

Grant and Financial Specialist

Department

Office of the Dean of the Faculty

Grade

Grade 9

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Position Work Location

Hybrid

Submission Guidelines

The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote. Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C. Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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EEO Statement

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