Grants & Contracts Strategist — Research Administration

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona’s Office of Research and Sponsored Programs seeks a proactive professional to guide faculty and staff through grants and contracts development, submission, negotiation, and post-award administration. This role focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance and successful external partnerships across research initiatives.

Join a collaborative team within ORSP to drive funding opportunities, complex negotiations, and effective proposal management in a

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• General knowledge of grants and contracts discipline.
• Ability to analyze and address problems using reasoning and application of standard practices and procedures.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills to effectively present information to team members and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in following guidelines and providing input and feedback as required and applicable to regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a customer service-oriented approach.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Organizational skills to plan and prioritize work.
• Computer skills to appropriately use technology and relevant software packages as required.
• Working skills and knowledge in pre-award grant proposal development, budgeting, and post-award administration processes.
• Working knowledge and understanding in the appropriate use of grants and contracts administration standards, principles, and concepts.
• Strong organizational skills to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple projects.
• Proficiency in using grant management software and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Grant and Contract proposal planning, preparation, submission, and completion.
• Coordinate with Deans, Associate Deans, Department Chairs, and budget analysts to develop grant resources.
• Provide support to faculty and staff in communicating with sponsor agency representatives and submitting proposals.
• Review terms and conditions of sponsored contracts for adherence to guidelines; draft contracts and amendments.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines, laws, and regulations including Uniform Guidance and FARs.
• Negotiate grants, contracts, subcontracts, and related agreements with various agencies.
• Follow up with contracting agencies to ensure timely processing and signatures.
• Assist in ensuring extensions and amendments are properly approved and budgets updated.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Grant management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Grant management software

Job description

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona’s Office of Research and Sponsored Programs seeks a proactive professional to guide faculty and staff through grants and contracts development, submission, negotiation, and post-award administration. This role focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance and successful external partnerships across research initiatives.

Join a collaborative team within ORSP to drive funding opportunities, complex negotiations, and effective proposal management in a