Grants & Proposals Specialist

Bennett College; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennett College Office of Sponsored Programs is seeking a Grants Specialist to assist the director, faculty, and staff in securing grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements from external sponsors. The role involves supporting staff with administrative and analytical tasks, maintaining program files, and developing data for financial tracking systems.

The successful candidate will design and maintain spreadsheets, oversee project budgets, and ensure compliance with policies while coordinating

Qualifications

• Exceptional writing, strong written and verbal communication are required.
• Advanced problem solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with financial accounting systems such as Financial Edge.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing research proposals and funding requests ensuring required elements and compliance.
• Design and maintain spreadsheets/databases for financial tracking.
• Oversee budgets for projects including projections, accounting, and external reporting.
• Reconcile Time and Effort Allocation Reports and advise corrections.
• Authorize purchases, fund transfers, check requests, personnel forms, and accounts payable within policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the director.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Customer service

Teamwork

Financial systems (Financial Edge)

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting / Business or related fields

MBA preferred

Tools

Financial Edge

Job description

Bennett College Office of Sponsored Programs is seeking a Grants Specialist to assist the director, faculty, and staff in securing grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements from external sponsors. The role involves supporting staff with administrative and analytical tasks, maintaining program files, and developing data for financial tracking systems.

The successful candidate will design and maintain spreadsheets, oversee project budgets, and ensure compliance with policies while coordinating