Hybrid Pre-Award and Grant Administration Specialist

Uvmjobs; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont is seeking a Research Administration PC2 X to support pre-award sponsored research activities, proposal development, and award administration. You will work with principal investigators and research administrators to ensure compliant submissions.

The role involves maintaining ERA systems, tracking deadlines, and ensuring timely communications with sponsors. The position includes a hybrid work arrangement and a focus on financial stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.2-4 years of relevant work experience.
• Working knowledge of contracts and grants transactions and related financial systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, local, sponsor, and institutional regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-award sponsored research activities for proposal submission and award administration.
• Create accounts and learn ERA systems for proposal submission and award management.
• Track deadlines, interpret sponsor guidelines, and prepare acceptable proposal packages.

Skills

Contracts & Grants

Regulations & Policy

Independent judgement

Organization & Planning

Communication skills

Customer service focus

Accounting & budgeting

Volume of transactions

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

University of Vermont is seeking a Research Administration PC2 X to support pre-award sponsored research activities, proposal development, and award administration. You will work with principal investigators and research administrators to ensure compliant submissions.

The role involves maintaining ERA systems, tracking deadlines, and ensuring timely communications with sponsors. The position includes a hybrid work arrangement and a focus on financial stewardship.