Grant Pre-Award Specialist - Research & Grad Studies

The California State University; San Marcos (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement (CalPERS)

Tuition waiver

PTO & holidays

Job summary

California State University San Marcos seeks a Pre-Award Specialist in Grants and Contracts Development to support faculty and staff PI teams in submitting proposals to sponsors. The role emphasizes interpreting sponsor guidance, budgeting, and assembling applications, while ensuring internal approvals and compliance.

The position is full-time, exempt, with potential for permanent status after probation. Hybrid work arrangements are available and compensation aligns with CSU pay scales.

Qualifications

• Interpreting sponsor guidance and preparing budgets.
• Completing forms, assembling applications, and monitoring internal approvals and compliance items.
• Knowledge of federal funding landscape and related regulatory requirements.
• Guiding proposal teams to ensure compliance and competitive submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal development process with faculty and staff principal investigators/project directors.
• Coordinate budgeting, forms, and internal approvals for external sponsor submissions.
• Provide guidance on sponsor guidelines, timelines, and compliance items to teams.

Job description

California State University San Marcos seeks a Pre-Award Specialist in Grants and Contracts Development to support faculty and staff PI teams in submitting proposals to sponsors. The role emphasizes interpreting sponsor guidance, budgeting, and assembling applications, while ensuring internal approvals and compliance.

The position is full-time, exempt, with potential for permanent status after probation. Hybrid work arrangements are available and compensation aligns with CSU pay scales.