Grants & Contracts Director — Hybrid Leader

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington is seeking a detail-oriented Research Administration professional to manage pre-award and post-award activities for contracts and grants. The role supports PIs and staff, ensuring sponsor requirements and university policies are met through close collaboration with internal offices.

Responsibilities include proposal development, budgeting, and compliance review, plus coordinating award administration and reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree; related field preferred.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-award and post-award research administration support for contracts and grants.
• Advise PIs, faculty, staff, and administrators on proposal development, sponsor requirements, grant administration, financial compliance, and reporting.
• Coordinate with IU research administration offices and funding agencies to ensure sponsor and university compliance.
• Support proposal development and submission processes; identify funding opportunities and prepare budgets.

Skills

Communication

Professionalism

Time management

Quality

Flexibility

Continuous learning

Thoroughness

Accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Indiana University Bloomington is seeking a detail-oriented Research Administration professional to manage pre-award and post-award activities for contracts and grants. The role supports PIs and staff, ensuring sponsor requirements and university policies are met through close collaboration with internal offices.

Responsibilities include proposal development, budgeting, and compliance review, plus coordinating award administration and reporting.