Post-Award Grants & Funding Specialist

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN seeks a Sponsored Funding Administrator to support post-award grant and contract setup. The role analyzes award documents for deliverables, invoicing, and reporting, and enters details into the Purdue award system.

You will liaise with sponsors and collaborate with Business Office, faculty and other university staff. Responsibilities include account setup, reconciliation, and compliance with Uniform Guidance and sponsor terms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two or more years in research administration or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and customer service.
• Ability to interpret Uniform Guidance and sponsor requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage sponsored grants in the Purdue award system.
• Collaborate with faculty, business office, and staff on account setup and reconciliation.
• Interpret regulations and ensure compliance for awards.
• Coordinate outreach and act as a liaison to sponsors.
• Support process improvements in post-award activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN seeks a Sponsored Funding Administrator to support post-award grant and contract setup. The role analyzes award documents for deliverables, invoicing, and reporting, and enters details into the Purdue award system.

You will liaise with sponsors and collaborate with Business Office, faculty and other university staff. Responsibilities include account setup, reconciliation, and compliance with Uniform Guidance and sponsor terms.