Grants & Contracts Lead - Research Funding & Finance

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Minnesota is seeking a Grants & Contracts Professional to manage the full grant lifecycle for Research Computing and RIO units. The role covers pre- and post-award activities, non-sponsored accounting, and budget development to maximize grant funding and ensure compliance.

The position requires US citizenship and a BA/BS with 4+ years of related experience. It is a civil-service, full-time role with a hybrid work profile and on-site presence at the McNamara Alumni Center in

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree with at least four years of professional work experience or equivalent.
• At least one year of professional experience in pre-award or post-award grants administration.
• Experience in budgeting, financial reporting, or expense reconciliation.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary financial contact for assigned units within the RIO finance.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to identify funding opportunities.
• Guide grant proposals from development to submission, ensuring compliance with guidelines.
• Oversee post-award grant management, including budget monitoring and reporting.
• Maintain grant files and coordinate effort certification and payroll distributions.
• Foster relationships with funding agencies and stay current with regulations.

Skills

Pre-award & post-award grants admin

Financial management & budgeting

Communication & collaboration

Independent work & deadline management

PeopleSoft/financial systems knowledge

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

PeopleSoft Enterprise Financial System

Job description

University of Minnesota is seeking a Grants & Contracts Professional to manage the full grant lifecycle for Research Computing and RIO units. The role covers pre- and post-award activities, non-sponsored accounting, and budget development to maximize grant funding and ensure compliance.

The position requires US citizenship and a BA/BS with 4+ years of related experience. It is a civil-service, full-time role with a hybrid work profile and on-site presence at the McNamara Alumni Center in