Pre-Award Grants Specialist — Hybrid, Burlington

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

Job summary

University of Vermont seeks a Unit Pre-Award Administrator - DOM to conduct pre-award activities for sponsored research, assist PIs with proposals, and interpret sponsor regulations in alignment with university policies.

You will manage ERA accounts, track proposal deadlines, coordinate with RAs, and help prepare post-award materials, with a potential hybrid work arrangement between campus and other locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 2–4 years relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of contracts and grants transactions and financial systems.
• Strong organization, communication, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-award submission activities for sponsored proposals.
• Serve as liaison with PIs and researchers for ERA systems and timelines.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor terms and university policies.
• Assist with post-award budgets, commitments, and communications.

Skills

Pre-award administration

Regulatory compliance

Proposal coordination

Communication

Budget and accounting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

University of Vermont seeks a Unit Pre-Award Administrator - DOM to conduct pre-award activities for sponsored research, assist PIs with proposals, and interpret sponsor regulations in alignment with university policies.

You will manage ERA accounts, track proposal deadlines, coordinate with RAs, and help prepare post-award materials, with a potential hybrid work arrangement between campus and other locations.