Post-Award Advocate - Research Grants & Training

Marquette University Clg-Nurse; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquette University is seeking a Staff member for the MU POST Advocate, a limited-term role supporting Principal Investigators with post-award administration of sponsored projects. You will work closely with PIs on budgeting, hiring, purchasing, subawards, and closeout, ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines, university policies, and federal regulations.

This position emphasizes identifying process improvements, developing training materials, and driving long-term enhancements in research

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• At least one year of related experience in post-award administration or grant management.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to learn financial accounting and budgeting related to grants.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-award support guiding PIs through budgeting, hiring, purchasing, subawards, and closeout.
• Develop process documentation and implement improvements to research administration systems.
• Create and deliver training resources and tools to promote consistency across the campus.
• Maintain awards using detailed spreadsheets tracking requirements, deadlines, complexities, and actions.
• Identify barriers, compliance issues and upcoming due dates, and facilitate timely resolutions.

Skills

Excellent organization

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Grant management

Willingness to learn budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Marquette University is seeking a Staff member for the MU POST Advocate, a limited-term role supporting Principal Investigators with post-award administration of sponsored projects. You will work closely with PIs on budgeting, hiring, purchasing, subawards, and closeout, ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines, university policies, and federal regulations.

This position emphasizes identifying process improvements, developing training materials, and driving long-term enhancements in research