Grants Operations Specialist II

Florida Gulf Coast University; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking a Support Specialist II, Grants to provide advanced administrative support for grant-related activities within The Water School. You will monitor grant awards, support budget processes, and coordinate with faculty and staff to meet deadlines and reporting requirements.

The role supports post-award activities, ensures compliance with award terms, and collaborates with the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs to troubleshoot issues and maintain records

Qualifications

• Six years of full-time experience related to grant administration.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Combination of education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversees award activities for an assigned portfolio of grants and contracts.
• Collaborates with faculty and staff to create schedules for deliverables and meet deadlines.
• Assists in administrative oversight of award budgets, record keeping, and report completion.
• Works with the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs to ensure compliance with policies and grant regulations.
• Performs transfer requests, reconciles expenditure transactions, and maintains internal accounting records.
• Provides transactional maintenance of funds and accounts and reviews purchases for grant compliance.
• Serves as liaison between faculty, staff, and sponsors for reports and data review.
• Composes written documents and correspondence, including memos, letters, and spreadsheets.
• Maintains records, files, and databases for the area; supports post-award work and projects.

Skills

Grant administration

Budget oversight

Cross-team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking a Support Specialist II, Grants to provide advanced administrative support for grant-related activities within The Water School. You will monitor grant awards, support budget processes, and coordinate with faculty and staff to meet deadlines and reporting requirements.

The role supports post-award activities, ensures compliance with award terms, and collaborates with the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs to troubleshoot issues and maintain records