Post-Award Specialist I

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University, New Orleans, is seeking a Post-Award Specialist to manage the assigned portfolio of grants and contracts. The role requires knowledge of grant management rules, financial accuracy, and strong customer service to faculty conducting sponsored research.

This on-site position emphasizes timely reconciliation, budget projections, and final award closeout procedures in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree is required.
• High School Diploma/equivalent plus 3 years of directly related experience acceptable.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-award activities for an assigned portfolio of grants and contracts.
• Review, reconcile, and project award finances; prepare budget adjustments.
• Prepare financial reports and close out awards when applicable.
• Interact with faculty to provide high-quality customer service.

Skills

Post-award management

Grant & contract rules

Financial reconciliation

Customer service

Education

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Responsible for managing post-award activities in support of an assigned portfolio of grants and contracts within one or more units (i.e., school(s), department, division, institute, or center) using knowledge of grant and contract management rules and regulations, technical expertise, and analytical skills. Post-award activities include regular review, reconciliation, and projection of award finances, preparing adjustments and corrections to award budgets, preparing financial reports, and at the end of the award, ensuring all financial requirements have been met and closing out the award. Interact regularly with and provide high quality customer service to faculty members conducting sponsored research. Ensure adherence to quality standards and all policies and award regulations. This is an on-site, in-person position.

Responsible for managing post-award activities in support of an assigned portfolio of grants and contracts within one or more units (i.e., school(s), department, division, institute, or center) using knowledge of grant and contract management rules and regulations, technical expertise, and analytical skills. Post-award activities include regular review, reconciliation, and projection of award finances, preparing adjustments and corrections to award budgets, preparing financial reports, and at the end of the award, ensuring all financial requirements have been met and closing out the award. Interact regularly with and provide high quality customer service to faculty members conducting sponsored research. Ensure adherence to quality standards and all policies and award regulations. This is an on-site, in-person position.

Responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualification

• Associate’s Degree

OR

• High School Diploma/equivalent and 3 years of directly related experience

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree

About Us

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