Pre-Award Grants Specialist I

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Grants Administrator I-Pre-Award to lead pre-award activities for sponsored projects. You will interpret FOAs, manage budgets, ensure compliance, and coordinate proposal components for assigned grant portfolios.

You will prepare RPPRs/JITs, advise investigators on due dates, enter proposals in electronic portals, and serve as a primary contact with sponsors. The role requires 1–3 years in research administration and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of research administration experience required.
• Experience with web-based applications and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supports overall grant proposal submission process, including budget development for new, non-competing, and competing submissions for an assigned grant portfolio.
• Prepares progress reports (RPPRs) and JITs.
• Advises PIs of grant policies, due dates for progress reports, and compliance requirements.
• Interprets funding announcements (FOAs, RFPs) and summarizes requirements for PIs.
• Collects and advises on administrative proposal components (biosketches, other support documents, letters of support).
• Assists investigators with entering proposals in electronic grant portals, ensuring institutional accuracy and sponsor compliance.
• Reviews budget guidelines ensuring that the budget is in compliance.
• Maintains regular communication with assigned PIs regarding routine submissions and portfolio activities.

Skills

Written English

Oral English

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Grants Administrator I-Pre-Award to lead pre-award activities for sponsored projects. You will interpret FOAs, manage budgets, ensure compliance, and coordinate proposal components for assigned grant portfolios.

You will prepare RPPRs/JITs, advise investigators on due dates, enter proposals in electronic portals, and serve as a primary contact with sponsors. The role requires 1–3 years in research administration and strong MS Office skills.