Post-Award Specialist III

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University in New Orleans seeks a detail-oriented post-award specialist to manage a portfolio of grants and contracts, applying knowledge of rules and financial systems.

You will review, reconcile, project finances, and prepare reports; ensure closeout of awards and adherence to policies while supporting faculty with timely guidance.

Strong communication and analytical skills, and proficiency in MS Office and PeopleSoft are required.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree and 3 years of grants/contracts experience.
• Ability to manage post-award activities and financial reconciliations.
• Knowledge of federal rules and university policies relevant to grants.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-award activities for a portfolio of grants and contracts.
• Review, reconcile, and project award finances.
• Prepare budget adjustments, corrections, and final financial reports.
• Ensure closeout requirements are met at award end.
• Provide guidance to faculty on post-award processes.
• Maintain high-quality customer service and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Data analysis

Multitasking

Grant management

Education

Associate degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

PeopleSoft Financial

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.

Responsibilities

• High-level interpersonal skills in a professional environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to analyze data and formulate conclusions
• Ability to learn changing technologies related to grants and contracts management
• Proficient use of computers; requires solid working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to create high-quality written documents
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects/tasks simultaneously
• Proactively resolve problems and issues in a timely manner
• Aptitude in mathematics, financial management, and/or accounting
• Deadline oriented; work well under pressure
• Knowledge of federal rules and regulations / terms and conditions relating to research grant and/or contract activity
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures relating to grant and contracts activity
• Understand and be able to apply costing rules and regulations to federally funded projects
• Understand and be able to apply federal and university rules to management of effort allocation for individuals compensated whole or in part from federal awards
• Understand financial processes and controls including the reconciliation process
• Knowledge of University processes, systems and offices related to and/or involved in grant and contract submission and management
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to work with the post-award specialists and solve problems, answer questions, and give guidance on post-award activities and other grants management topics on a daily basis
• Work with colleagues/team members to jointly solve questions and challenges in their daily work
• Knowledge of the PeopleSoft Financial system, or demonstrated ability to learn complex electronic systems

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate’s degree and 3 years of experience related to grants and contracts management, or High School Diploma/equivalent and 5 years of directly related experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

About Us

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Job Info

• Job Identification 1968
• Job Category Research
• Posting Date 09/17/2026, 02:33 PM
• Degree Level Associate Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations New Orleans, LA, United States
• Legal Employer Tulane University
• Business Unit Tulane University
• Department RSCH Research Administration Service Units - SOM