Grants Administration Specialist II

Florida Gulf Coast University; North Lake Village (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking a Support Specialist II, Grants to provide advanced administrative support for grants, budgets, and operations within The Water School.

The role serves as a resource for faculty and staff, oversees grant awards, and helps ensure adherence to deadlines and award terms while maintaining compliant records and processes. A strong background in MS Office and public-sector experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma and six years of full-time related experience.
• Experience with personal computers and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversees award activities for portfolio of grants and contracts.
• Collaborates with faculty and staff to create schedules for deliverables.
• Assists in oversight of award budgets, record keeping, and report completion.
• Works with Office of Research to ensure compliance with grant terms.
• Completes transfer requests, reconciles expenditure transactions, and maintains records.
• Provides administrative support for post-award hiring of OPS and student help.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Grant administration experience

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking a Support Specialist II, Grants to provide advanced administrative support for grants, budgets, and operations within The Water School.

The role serves as a resource for faculty and staff, oversees grant awards, and helps ensure adherence to deadlines and award terms while maintaining compliant records and processes. A strong background in MS Office and public-sector experience is preferred.