Grants & Research Administration Specialist

Usmd; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 83,271 - 99,925; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland College Park seeks a Research Specialist to manage federal capacity and competitive MAES grants, ensuring compliance and timely reporting. This role liaises with MAES, faculty, USDA–NIFA, and campus administrative units to support grant lifecycle activities.

Responsibilities include capacity grant management, NIFA reporting, intramural grant administration, multistate coordination, faculty support, and organizing research meetings, workshops, and reporting efforts to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Three years of related experience requested.
• Experience with grant administration preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholder expectations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills essential.
• Proven organizational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer, report, and coordinate federal capacity and competitive MAES grants.
• Serve as liaison between MAES, faculty, USDA–NIFA, and campus units.
• Lead capacity grant management, NIFA reporting, and intramural grants.
• Coordinate multistate research and organize meetings/workshops/reporting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Self-sufficiency

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The University of Maryland College Park seeks a Research Specialist to manage federal capacity and competitive MAES grants, ensuring compliance and timely reporting. This role liaises with MAES, faculty, USDA–NIFA, and campus administrative units to support grant lifecycle activities.

Responsibilities include capacity grant management, NIFA reporting, intramural grant administration, multistate coordination, faculty support, and organizing research meetings, workshops, and reporting efforts to