Grants & Contracts Specialist — Hybrid, Impactful Funding

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota seeks a Grants and Contracts Professional to manage the grant lifecycle across Research Computing and RIO Finance. This civil-service role handles pre/post-award administration and non-sponsored accounting, ensuring compliance and optimal funding.

Hybrid on-site work is required with occasional remote options. Responsibilities include budget development, grant setup, reporting, effort certification, and closeout tasks, coordinating with investigators and agencies as

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree with four years of professional experience or equivalent.
• At least one year in pre-award or post-award sponsored grants administration.
• Experience in financial management or accounting activities such as budgeting and reporting.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and private funding regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary financial contact for assigned units within the RIO finance.
• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and program staff to identify funding opportunities.
• Guide grant proposals and ensure compliance with guidelines and deadlines.
• Oversee post-award grant management, including budget monitoring and compliance.
• Coordinate effort certification and payroll distributions; manage budget changes.
• Produce regular reports to stakeholders on grant performance and expenditures.

Skills

Grant administration

Financial management

Time management

Independent work

Regulatory knowledge

Budget monitoring

Education

BA/BS degree + 4 yrs exp or equivalent

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

The University of Minnesota seeks a Grants and Contracts Professional to manage the grant lifecycle across Research Computing and RIO Finance. This civil-service role handles pre/post-award administration and non-sponsored accounting, ensuring compliance and optimal funding.

Hybrid on-site work is required with occasional remote options. Responsibilities include budget development, grant setup, reporting, effort certification, and closeout tasks, coordinating with investigators and agencies as