Proposal Specialist

georgetown; Detroit (MI); À distance; USD 48 000 - 88 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Remote work option

Résumé du poste

Georgetown University is seeking a Proposal Specialist to provide pre-award support to faculty and postdoctoral fellows, focusing on budget development, form completion and submission for federal and non-federal funding.

The role handles preparation of new, resubmission and competitive renewal proposals across multiple clusters, ensuring compliance with sponsor rules and university policies while collaborating with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
• 3–5 years of grants management experience in a university or nonprofit.
• Knowledge of federal funding mechanisms (NIH, NSF, DOD, etc.).
• Expertise with federal funding guidelines (2 CFR 200, FAR).
• Proficiency with Excel and financial systems for grants management.
• Experience with Grants.gov and electronic submission portals.
• Familiarity with Workday is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Provide pre-award support to faculty and postdocs, including budget development and form completion.
• Prepare submissions for federal and non-federal funding mechanisms, including renewals and resubmissions.
• Identify opportunities, organize and facilitate proposal development, and ensure compliance with sponsor rules.
• Collaborate across clusters and offices to ensure complete and accurate proposals.
• Maintain documentation and support for audits and sponsor reviews.

Connaissances

Grant management

Communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Outils

Grants.gov

Excel

Adobe Acrobat Pro

DocuSign

Workday

Description du poste

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Job Overview

The Proposal Specialist provides pre-award support to faculty and postdoctoral fellows in all aspects of proposal development, including budget development, form completion and submission. A major focus of the position is the preparation of proposal submissions for federal and non-federal funding mechanisms.

This position supports the researchers of Cluster #x, each of which includes several departments within Main campus and the Medical Center. The Proposal Specialist is responsible for pre-award activities, such as identifying, organizing, facilitating, and submitting the development of new, resubmission and competitive renewal research proposals for all grants and collaborative opportunities with other institutions.

Work Interactions

The Proposal Specialist reports directly to the Associate Director or Manager of Research Administration. The Proposal Specialist works closely with other staff members in their cluster, across the Proposal Specialist roles within JORA, and other collaborating offices to ensure that proposals are complete, accurate and in compliance with sponsor and institutional regulations, policies and guidelines.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

• 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in a university or other non-profit grants management role.

• Knowledge of a variety of sponsored research funding mechanisms, including federal agencies (NIH, NSF, DOD, etc.), non-federal government agencies (state, county, municipality, etc.), international entities, industry, and foundations, private and non-profit organizations.

• Expertise with federal funding guidelines (2 CFR 200, FAR, etc).

• Proficiency with financial systems, accounting, and cost accounting standards as they pertain to grants and contracts management

• Budgeting experience in Excel.

• Expertise in electronic grants submissions through Grants.gov and other electronic portals.

• Proficient with software products including Excel, Adobe Professional and Docusign.

• Flexible and adaptable to accommodate ongoing changes to internal and external policies.

• Capacity to establish clear priorities and multi-task in a high-volume setting.

• Ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to function in a fast-paced academic setting.

• Skill in fostering a collaborative, customer-oriented working environment where there are multiple customers with competing priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Research Administration (CRA), Certified PreAward Research Administration (CPRA) and/or Certified Financial Research Administration (CFRA)
• Familiarity with Workday

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Telework. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation

Pay Range:

$47,586.00 - $87,558.13

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement:

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.