Grants & Sponsored Awards Administrator

American University

Washington (District of Columbia)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 75,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

American University in Washington, DC seeks a Sponsored Award Specialist to provide full-range grants administration and consultative services for externally funded research programs. You will handle pre-award budgets and applications, and post-award reporting and compliance for a defined portfolio. The role collaborates with a Director for Sponsored Awards and a Sr.

Manager Grants & Contracts. The position is full-time, hybrid (2 days on campus per week), and requires strong regulatory

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; experience in sponsored research administration preferred.
Knowledge of OMB UG and FAR regulations.
Experience supporting pre-award and/or post-award activities in higher education.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Serve as primary grants administrator for assigned units, ensuring compliance and timelines.
Coordinate pre-award activities including budgets, effort allocations, and proposal documents.
Handle post-award actions such as amendments, reporting, and re-budgeting.
Prepare and submit interim and final sponsor reports within required terms.
Maintain internal records in AU systems like Cayuse and Workday.
Support training and development for the university community.