Grants & Agreements Specialist — Sponsored Projects

Portland State University; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Remote work option (up to 1 day/week)

Healthcare benefits

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Portland State University is seeking a Grants & Agreements Specialist in the Office of Sponsored Projects Administration. The role focuses on review, negotiation, and stewardship of sponsored project agreements, including subawards, with authority as an AOR and Institutional Signing Official.

The position supports a large portfolio of federal and non-federal awards, offering flexible scheduling and potential limited remote work in line with university policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of related professional experience; Master’s or other advanced degree may substitute for part of experience.
• Experience in sponsored projects administration or roles involving review, negotiation, administration of sponsored awards.
• Ability to organize workload priorities, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills for explaining sponsor requirements and policies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; ability to learn research administration systems.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate, and accept sponsored awards and research agreements.
• Draft and issue subaward agreements and ensure compliance with sponsor terms.
• Interpret sponsor requirements, regulations, and institutional policies.
• Apply knowledge of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), FAR, and related research administration principles.

Skills

Organization & prioritization

Interpersonal communication

Independent judgment

Collaboration across units

Technical writing/interpretation

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Kuali Research

Banner Finance

OnBase

Job description

Portland State University is seeking a Grants & Agreements Specialist in the Office of Sponsored Projects Administration. The role focuses on review, negotiation, and stewardship of sponsored project agreements, including subawards, with authority as an AOR and Institutional Signing Official.

The position supports a large portfolio of federal and non-federal awards, offering flexible scheduling and potential limited remote work in line with university policy.