Grants & Project Budget Specialist

The University of Akron; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Flexible Work Arrangement

Job summary

The University of Akron is seeking an organized project administrator to develop, implement, and manage projects, grants, and other school administrative tasks from its Ohio campus.

The role focuses on managing purchases, budgets, and reporting to funders, while coordinating activities, maintaining grant-related files, and training faculty to use electronic databases. Experience creating marketing materials is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a relevant bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in data management.
• Experience with budget management.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills required.
• Experience creating marketing materials.

Responsibilities

• 40% Responsible for project related purchases, budgets, and submission of required reports. Maintain files.
• 30% Prepare budgets and financial project reports to funding agencies.
• 20% Coordinate organizational activities as necessary. Develop and maintain school and grant files and electronic related databases. May train faculty in the use of electronic databases.
• 10% Create marketing materials for projects, including brochures, advertisements, and social media.

Skills

Budget management

Project management

Data management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Electronic databases

Job description

The University of Akron is seeking an organized project administrator to develop, implement, and manage projects, grants, and other school administrative tasks from its Ohio campus.

The role focuses on managing purchases, budgets, and reporting to funders, while coordinating activities, maintaining grant-related files, and training faculty to use electronic databases. Experience creating marketing materials is preferred.