Hybrid Pre-Award Grants & Proposals Specialist II

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Grants & Contracts Specialist II (Pre-Award) to assist in proposing and submitting sponsored project proposals and related pre-award activities. The role supports faculty with pre-award processes, timelines, and award activations in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor?s degree with at least 1 year of experience in proposal submission, cost analyses, and sponsor guideline interpretation, including NIH and other funders, while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with sponsoring agency guidelines (NIH, etc.) and pre-award processes.
• Familiarity with fiscal and regulatory compliance for sponsored programs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit sponsored project proposals per sponsor and institutional guidelines.
• Coordinate progress reports, JIT requests, and award activations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and institutional policies.
• Serve as a resource to faculty on pre-award processes and timelines.
• Maintain organized records related to proposals and awards.

Skills

Grant submissions

Proposal review

Regulatory compliance

Pre-award processes

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Grants & Contracts Specialist II (Pre-Award) to assist in proposing and submitting sponsored project proposals and related pre-award activities. The role supports faculty with pre-award processes, timelines, and award activations in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor?s degree with at least 1 year of experience in proposal submission, cost analyses, and sponsor guideline interpretation, including NIH and other funders, while ensuring