Grants & Sponsored Programs Lead

University of San Diego; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of San Diego is seeking a Sponsored Programs Administrator to partner with faculty and staff in preparing and submitting grant and contract proposals, and to manage pre-award and non-financial post-award services.

You will navigate complex sponsor terms, coordinate with campus partners, and ensure compliance, delivering timely submissions and clear communications to advance USD's externally funded research portfolio.

Qualifications

• Strong analytic and deductive reasoning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent proposals under pressure.
• Attention to detail across complex work.
• Clear written and verbal communication with faculty and partners.
• Commitment to a client-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit federal, state, and private grant and contract proposals.
• Manage pre-award and non-financial post-award services for sponsored projects.
• Review and negotiate standard award terms with sponsors and USD offices.
• Coordinate with faculty, administrators and staff to develop competitive proposals.
• Advise on regulatory compliance and sponsor requirements for externally funded proposals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Deductive reasoning

Deadline management

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Client-centered service

Job description

University of San Diego is seeking a Sponsored Programs Administrator to partner with faculty and staff in preparing and submitting grant and contract proposals, and to manage pre-award and non-financial post-award services.

You will navigate complex sponsor terms, coordinate with campus partners, and ensure compliance, delivering timely submissions and clear communications to advance USD's externally funded research portfolio.