Grants & Contracts Specialist — Hybrid Research Admin

Brown University; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Brown University’s School of Engineering seeks a Grants and Financial Coordinator to support pre/post award activities and financial management for principal investigators. The role involves coordinating grant proposals, reviewing awards and budgets, and ensuring compliance with terms and reporting requirements.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, collaboration with faculty and staff, and use of Workday Financials and grant management systems in a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; accounting/finance/public health/science or engineering or math preferred.
• 1–2 years of finance or grants experience is highly desired.
• Equivalent combination of education/experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and review of grant proposals for School of Engineering submissions.
• Coordinate submission of new and continuing grant proposals using Huron system and sponsor portals.
• Review awards, budgets, expenditures, and financial reporting; monitor finances for PIs and departments.
• Use Workday Financials to review payroll costing, payroll adjustments, cost shares, and journal entries.

Skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

File management

Confidentiality

Diversity inclusion

Work under pressure

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Public Health/Biology/Health Science/Science/Engineering/Math

Tools

Microsoft Office

Gmail/Google apps

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Web-based tools

Job description

Brown University’s School of Engineering seeks a Grants and Financial Coordinator to support pre/post award activities and financial management for principal investigators. The role involves coordinating grant proposals, reviewing awards and budgets, and ensuring compliance with terms and reporting requirements.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, collaboration with faculty and staff, and use of Workday Financials and grant management systems in a dynamic research environment.