Pre-Award Grants & Contracts Specialist - Research Admin

National Grants Management Association; Storrs (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT, is seeking a Pre-Award Specialist to manage day-to-day pre-award administration for a high-volume portfolio within Sponsored Program Services. This on-site role involves coordinating with investigators and administrative offices to ensure timely, compliant proposal preparation and review.

Required are a Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience, plus strong communication and organizational skills to navigate budgets, sponsor guidelines,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with four years of related experience or equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated time management and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between investigators, units, and administrative offices through proposal prep and review.
• Provide guidance on sponsored project administration and compliance.
• Review proposals for budget, cost sharing, and sponsor requirements.
• Maintain records and assist with policy/procedural improvements.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT, is seeking a Pre-Award Specialist to manage day-to-day pre-award administration for a high-volume portfolio within Sponsored Program Services. This on-site role involves coordinating with investigators and administrative offices to ensure timely, compliant proposal preparation and review.

Required are a Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience, plus strong communication and organizational skills to navigate budgets, sponsor guidelines,