Grants & Contracts Specialist for Pathology Research

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Grants & Contracts Specialist to provide entry-level sponsored funds management, focusing on pre-award and post-award tasks. Responsibilities include proposal prep, budget development, account maintenance, invoicing, reporting, and closeout.

The role supports timely and efficient management of sponsored funding, with some oversight by senior staff and potential involvement with non-sponsored funds. Location: School of Medicine Campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (or equivalent).
• Education may substitute for required experience per JHU equivalency formula.

Responsibilities

• Partner with departmental faculty on planning and development of grant submissions.
• Coordinate with the Grants & Contracts Manager and ORA as needed.
• Review sponsored project proposals for moderate complexity for accuracy and guidelines adherence.
• Provide instruction and support related to application procedures.
• Serve as liaison between research units, central offices and funding agencies.
• Review budgets and ensure proper application of direct and indirect costs.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines and internal protocols.
• Coordinate submission details to ensure timeliness and accuracy.
• Maintain updates and reports to principal investigators and management.
• Assist with post-award tasks such as account reconciliation and cost transfers.
• Support closeouts and award setup details as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Oral and Written Communications

Record Keeping

Regulatory Compliance

Grant Proposal Preparation

Grant Regulations

Grants and Contracts Management

Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Grants & Contracts Specialist to provide entry-level sponsored funds management, focusing on pre-award and post-award tasks. Responsibilities include proposal prep, budget development, account maintenance, invoicing, reporting, and closeout.

The role supports timely and efficient management of sponsored funding, with some oversight by senior staff and potential involvement with non-sponsored funds. Location: School of Medicine Campus.