Grant & Contract Specialist III: Funding & Compliance Lead

UMass Med School; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution is seeking a Grant & Contract Specialist III to manage complex administrative and financial functions related to grants and contracts. Responsibilities include pre-award administration, budget management, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field and have 5-7 years of experience in an academic setting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and grants management systems is essential, along with excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant job experience, preferably in an academic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret financial documents.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-award administration for all federal and non-federal grants.
• Manage division's annual budget and report variances.
• Monitor regulatory compliance for all sponsored research activity.

Skills

Financial analysis

Regulatory compliance

Interpersonal skills

Detailed-oriented

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Grants Management system

Job description

A healthcare institution is seeking a Grant & Contract Specialist III to manage complex administrative and financial functions related to grants and contracts. Responsibilities include pre-award administration, budget management, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field and have 5-7 years of experience in an academic setting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and grants management systems is essential, along with excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail.