Post-Award Grants Specialist

georgetown; United States; Remote; USD 48,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown University seeks a Post‑Award Grant Administrator to support faculty in financial and compliance management of externally funded awards. This role partners with PI offices and central units to ensure accurate award administration and timely close‑out.

Reporting to the BGRO leadership, the position requires handling deadlines, coordinating with program staff, and maintaining rigorous attention to detail in a telework design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–5 years of grants management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of NIH funding mechanisms (R01, P01, P30, T32, foundations).
• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
• Experience with financial systems and cost accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between faculty and university offices for award management.
• Assist with post‑award grant management, including financial management and close‑out.
• Review expenses and salary distributions for allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and documentation.
• Prepare Financial Status Reports and monitor subrecipient payments.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor and institutional policies and procedures.

Skills

NIH funding knowledge

Excel proficiency

Financial reporting

Independent work

Communication with PIs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Georgetown University seeks a Post‑Award Grant Administrator to support faculty in financial and compliance management of externally funded awards. This role partners with PI offices and central units to ensure accurate award administration and timely close‑out.

Reporting to the BGRO leadership, the position requires handling deadlines, coordinating with program staff, and maintaining rigorous attention to detail in a telework design.