Grants & Contracts Specialist — Hybrid Research Administration

Brown University; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

Brown University School of Engineering is seeking a Grants and Financial Coordinator to provide pre/post award and financial support to faculty and researchers. This hybrid role handles grant submissions, budget management, and expenditure review using the Workday Financials system, ensuring compliance with sponsor terms and internal policies.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years of finance or grants experience; candidates should be detail‑oriented, discreet with confidential

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 1–2 years finance/grants experience preferred.
• Experience with grant proposals and sponsored projects is desirable.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Communicate award and financial policies to students, faculty, staff.
• Use Workday Financials to review payroll costing and financial reporting.
• Monitor school finances and ensure compliance with award terms.
• Prepare and review grant submissions and budgets.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Excellent math skills

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Data analysis

Time management

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Accounting/Finance preferred)

Tools

Workday Financials

Microsoft Excel

Gmail / Google Apps

Job description

Brown University School of Engineering is seeking a Grants and Financial Coordinator to provide pre/post award and financial support to faculty and researchers. This hybrid role handles grant submissions, budget management, and expenditure review using the Workday Financials system, ensuring compliance with sponsor terms and internal policies.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years of finance or grants experience; candidates should be detail‑oriented, discreet with confidential