Pre-Award Grants Specialist

Southern Illinois University Vice Chancellor for Research; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is seeking a Pre-Award specialist within the Office of Sponsored Projects Administration to support faculty, staff, and students seeking external funding. The role operates in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment requiring strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities include reviewing funding opportunity announcements and proposals, ensuring compliance with sponsor and university requirements, developing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• One year of sponsored projects experience required.
• Experience with grant proposal budgeting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review funding opportunity announcements and proposals for eligibility.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor, university, state, and federal requirements.
• Develop and review proposal budgets using Excel.
• Submit proposals to external sponsors.
• Serve as liaison between sponsors and principal investigators.

Skills

Excel

Budget development

Written communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is seeking a Pre-Award specialist within the Office of Sponsored Projects Administration to support faculty, staff, and students seeking external funding. The role operates in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment requiring strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities include reviewing funding opportunity announcements and proposals, ensuring compliance with sponsor and university requirements, developing