Grants Proposal Coordinator – Pre-Award (On-Site)

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Chemistry at Virginia Tech seeks a full-time Pre-Award Grants Coordinator to support faculty with sponsored research proposals. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

The successful candidate will work closely with faculty, assisting in proposal development, budget preparation, and submission processes to ensure compliance. This on-site position offers a salary ranging from $60,000 to $70,000.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Experience using MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Ability to work with numerical data and financial information while maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support faculty in proposal development and submission.
• Assist with funding opportunity identification and budget preparation.
• Ensure complete and compliant research proposals submission.

Skills

Effective communication

MS Office Suite

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative work

Handling sensitive information

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, science, or related field

Tools

Adobe Acrobat Pro

ERP systems

Job description

The Department of Chemistry at Virginia Tech seeks a full-time Pre-Award Grants Coordinator to support faculty with sponsored research proposals. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

The successful candidate will work closely with faculty, assisting in proposal development, budget preparation, and submission processes to ensure compliance. This on-site position offers a salary ranging from $60,000 to $70,000.