Pre Award Specialist III

Tulane group; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University is seeking a grants and contracts professional to manage pre-award activities for an assigned portfolio within the Research Administration Service Units (RASU). The role requires knowledge of federal rules, university policies, and strong MS Office skills to ensure timely, accurate submission and compliant management.

Responsibilities include cross-functional teamwork, data analysis, and ability to communicate with senior leadership, while delivering high-quality written

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with 3 years grants and contracts management experience, or high school diploma with 6 years related experience.
• Knowledge of federal rules and regulations relating to research grant and/or contract activity.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of federal rules and regulations relating to research grant and/or contract activity.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures relating to grant and contracts activity.
• Knowledge of University processes, systems and offices related to grant and contract submission and management.
• High-level interpersonal skills in a professional environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and formulate conclusions.
• Ability to learn changing technologies related to grants and contracts management.
• Proficient use of computers; MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects/tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to create high-quality written documents and interact with senior leadership.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Proactively resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Excellent customer service orientation.
• Deadline oriented; work well under pressure.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Data analysis

MS Office proficiency

Project prioritization

Written documents

Independent work

Customer service orientation

Deadline oriented

Problem solving

Education

Associate’s degree

High School Diploma/equivalent

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for managing pre-award activities for an assigned portfolio of grants and contracts within a Research Administration Service Units (RASU) using knowledge of grant and contract management rules and regulations, technical expertise, and analytical skills. Manages the day-to-day operations and objectives in support of the assigned portfolio. Contributes information and ideas related to areas of responsibility as part of a cross functional team. Ensures effective and efficient workflow and adherence to quality standards for staff/program and self.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of federal rules and regulations relating to research grant and/or contract activity
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures relating to grant and contracts activity
• Knowledge of University processes, systems and offices related to and/or involved in grant and contract submission and management
• High-level interpersonal skills in a professional environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to analyze data and formulate conclusions
• Ability to learn changing technologies related to grants and contracts management
• Proficient use of computers; requires solid working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects/tasks simultaneously
• Ability to create high-quality written documentsAbility to interact and communicate with senior leadership
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Proactively resolve issues in a timely manner
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Deadline oriented; work well under pressure

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s degree and 3 years effective work-related grants and contracts management, or High School Diploma/equivalent and 6 years of directly related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

About Us

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