Post-Award Grants & Contracts Administrator

Emory University; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory University is seeking a skilled Post-Award Specialist to support and coordinate the day-to-day activities of a grant post-award team within Research Administration Services. You will monitor workload, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide guidance to team members while maintaining strong service levels for faculty and departments.

The role involves budgeting, reporting, and closeout activities across assigned awards, with emphasis on accuracy in financial projections and timely sponsor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years of experience related to grants and contracts management OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Knowledge of federal rules and regulations/terms and conditions relating to research grant and/or contract activity.
• Knowledge of the PeopleSoft Financial System preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the day-to-day activities of a team of Post-Award Specialists.
• Monitors workload distribution and raises concerns to the RAS director.
• Provides guidance to team members as appropriate.
• Coordinates with RAS Director regarding pre-award activities, issues resolution, and workload distribution.
• Ensures high levels of customer service to faculty and departments served.
• Manages post-award activities within a RAS unit for grants/contracts within one or more units.
• Performs budgeting, reconciliation, reporting, and closeout tasks for awards.
• Interacts with faculty to ensure compliance and timely reporting.
• Reviews effort reports and manages quarterly effort certification for assigned units.

Skills

Grants and contracts knowledge

Federal rules and regulations

PeopleSoft Financial System (preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Emory University is seeking a skilled Post-Award Specialist to support and coordinate the day-to-day activities of a grant post-award team within Research Administration Services. You will monitor workload, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide guidance to team members while maintaining strong service levels for faculty and departments.

The role involves budgeting, reporting, and closeout activities across assigned awards, with emphasis on accuracy in financial projections and timely sponsor