Pre-Award Grants Administrator (Research)

University of Vermont; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

University of Vermont is seeking a Unit Pre-Award Admin to manage the pre-award process for sponsored research, assist PIs, and coordinate with SPA's Research Administrators. The role requires interpreting sponsor regulations and university policies and delivering training for college research administration procedures.

Responsibilities include establishing ERA accounts, tracking proposals, ensuring compliance, and processing post-proposal materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 2–4 years relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of contracts and grants transactions and applicable financial systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and submit sponsored proposals using ERA systems and manage deadlines.
• Interpret sponsor guidelines and university policies for PIs and RAs.
• Assist with post-proposal materials, budgets, and scopes of work.
• Collaborate with PIs, RAs, and college administration on award management.

Skills

Grants knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Independent work

Organization skills

Accounting basics

High volume transactions

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ERA systems

Job description

University of Vermont is seeking a Unit Pre-Award Admin to manage the pre-award process for sponsored research, assist PIs, and coordinate with SPA's Research Administrators. The role requires interpreting sponsor regulations and university policies and delivering training for college research administration procedures.

Responsibilities include establishing ERA accounts, tracking proposals, ensuring compliance, and processing post-proposal materials.