Grants & Research Compliance Leader

Agence PROvidence; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence College invites applications for a Grants Development Specialist to support proposal development, submission, and award management. The role includes identifying sponsors, preparing budgets, and coordinating with faculty to enhance competitiveness of proposals.

The position develops and delivers SPaRC training and communications, maintains internal systems and databases (including Cayuse), and ensures compliance with regulations across pre-award activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution required.
• Two years’ experience including a background in grant writing/administration or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write and edit complex material.
• Excellent research, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service orientation with diverse campus constituencies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty and College staff in identifying sponsors and maximizing funding.
• Develop and implement grantsmanship training and SPaRC communications plans.
• Organize and maintain proposal and grant records; ensure compliance and reporting.
• Track budgets, IDC recovery, and prepare annual reports and data requests.

Skills

Grant writing

Grant administration

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Cayuse

Job description

Providence College invites applications for a Grants Development Specialist to support proposal development, submission, and award management. The role includes identifying sponsors, preparing budgets, and coordinating with faculty to enhance competitiveness of proposals.

The position develops and delivers SPaRC training and communications, maintains internal systems and databases (including Cayuse), and ensures compliance with regulations across pre-award activities.