Grants & Budget Analyst II

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers University’s School of Public Health in Piscataway, NJ is seeking a Budget Analyst II to assist with pre-award proposals, grant and contract administration, and monthly budget analysis. This role coordinates with ORSP and DCGA, prepares accounting entries, and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations while supporting SPH's annual operating budget.

Duties include submitting grant applications, reviewing proposals for completeness, and maintaining proficiency in RAPSS, IRB

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, plus two (2) years of professional experience in the maintenance and review of budgetary and fiscal records with computer-based accounting systems, and professional experience in grant and contract administration.
• Must have a complete understanding of all principles and procedures involved in processing grant applications, including applied knowledge of agency rules and regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access) with advanced proficiency in Excel is required.
• Equivalent experience, education, and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Position will be housed in Piscataway, NJ and may require travel to our Newark location.

Responsibilities

• Assists with preparation, compilation, processing, and submission of SPH grant and contract applications including multi-project and multi-institutional grant and contract proposals, and interfacing with internal and external collaborators.
• Reviews individual grant proposals with faculty and staff to ensure final application completeness, accuracy, and compliance with funding agency policies.
• Be familiar with and comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding grant implementation and compliance.
• Maintains proficiency and expertise in all aspects of electronic research administration, including Rutgers Research Administration and Proposal Submission System ( RAPSS ) grant submission, IRB protocols, policies, and procedures

Skills

Grant & contract administration

Budget analysis

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle Financial Management

Jagger/Sciquest/Marketplace

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Rutgers University’s School of Public Health in Piscataway, NJ is seeking a Budget Analyst II to assist with pre-award proposals, grant and contract administration, and monthly budget analysis. This role coordinates with ORSP and DCGA, prepares accounting entries, and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations while supporting SPH's annual operating budget.

Duties include submitting grant applications, reviewing proposals for completeness, and maintaining proficiency in RAPSS, IRB