Grants And Financial Coordinator

Brown University; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University is seeking a Grants and Financial Coordinator to support faculty, postdocs, students, and staff in managing grants and contracts. The role coordinates with OSP, pre- and post-award staff, and the Controller’s Office, while assisting daily administrative tasks across the Centers and providing financial support to the department.

Responsibilities include grants administration, budgeting, tracking, and ensuring compliance with university policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Supports all aspects of federal, state and private foundation grants and contracts.
• Liaises with Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP), pre- and post-award staff, Controller's Office.
• Assists with day-to-day administrative activities of the Centers.
• Provides financial support to the Department's administrative group.

Skills

Excel

Budgeting

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication

Tracking systems

Proofreading and editing

Pro-active attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/project management or related field

Experience with federal and non-federal grants

Tools

Office software

Job description

Grants And Financial Coordinator

Brown University

Job Description

Position Purpose

The Grants and Financial Coordinator position is key to the mission of the School of Public Health (SPH) and affiliated centers in research and training. This position provides grant support for the faculty, postdocs, students, senior research staff and administrative team. This person is involved in supporting all aspects of federal, state and private foundation grants and contracts. Additionally, this individual will serve as a liaison with Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP), pre- and post-award staff, Controller's Office and assist with day-to-day administrative activities of the Centers, as needed. Additionally, provides financial support to the Department's administrative group.

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

This is a hybrid eligible position.

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, project management, or a related field. Or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Experience with federal and non-federal grants preferred

Job Competencies

• Able to work quickly and efficiently with many concurrent deadlines, and multiple Principal Investigators
• Able to work together with other support staff when deadlines must be met
• Advanced organizational skills gained through experience and education.
• Demonstrates efficiency and precision in completing tasks.
• Knowledge of Excel.
• Experience with proofreading and editing.
• Self-starter, forward thinking individual, proven initiative, pro-active.
• Must be able to multitask efficiently and accurately.
• Quantitative skills needed for budgeting
• Excellent computer, written, organization and communication skills.
• Ability to develop effective tracking systems.

Benefits of Working at Brown

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

Recruiting Start Date

2026-05-20

Job Posting Title

Grants and Financial Coordinator

Department

School of Public Health Office of Finance and Administration

Grade

Grade 8

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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