Quantum Programs & Grants Coordinator

University of the District of Columbia; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of the District of Columbia seeks a highly organized Grant and Program Coordinator to facilitate the administrative and programmatic implementation of a federally funded quantum research initiative. The incumbent will coordinate grant expenditures, procurement, personnel actions, meetings, and reporting to ensure smooth program operations.

Based in CNRE facilities, you will communicate with investigators, staff and collaborators, maintain records, and drive outreach and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, finance, project management, public administration, science, engineering, technology, or related field.
• Experience in project coordination, grant administration, program administration, financial management, research administration, or comparable organizational responsibilities.
• Knowledge of quantum information science, quantum computing, quantum technology, quantum education, or quantum-literacy activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operational activities of CNRE and the DoD-funded program.
• Maintain an organized project-management system covering personnel, activities, deadlines, deliverables, expenditures.
• Communicate project roles, responsibilities, deadlines, and deliverables clearly to participating staff and students.
• Prepare meeting agendas, minutes and action items, distribute them, and track follow-ups.
• Maintain detailed records of grant expenditures and reporting requirements.

Skills

Grant coordination

Program management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

MS Office

Budget tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, finance, project management, public administration, science, engineering, technology, or a related field

Job description

The University of the District of Columbia seeks a highly organized Grant and Program Coordinator to facilitate the administrative and programmatic implementation of a federally funded quantum research initiative. The incumbent will coordinate grant expenditures, procurement, personnel actions, meetings, and reporting to ensure smooth program operations.

Based in CNRE facilities, you will communicate with investigators, staff and collaborators, maintain records, and drive outreach and