Remote Grants & Contracts Specialist (Pre-Award)

Temple University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

11 Paid Holidays

Tuition remission - eligible employees

Generous retirement plan

Remote work

Job summary

Temple University is seeking a Grants and Contracts Specialist to manage pre-award activities across its schools and colleges from a remote work setup in Philadelphia, PA. The role focuses on reviewing awards, sponsor terms, and compliance requirements, coordinating implementation, and guiding faculty and administrators.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least four years of related research administration experience, with proficiency in MS Office, data analysis, and online

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least four years of related research administration experience.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize online financial systems and MS Office with advanced spreadsheet skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills for interacting with diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with sponsor guidelines and compliance requirements in research administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-award activities for assigned schools and colleges.
• Review award terms, sponsor requirements, and institutional policies.
• Coordinate award implementation across administrative units and provide guidance to faculty and staff.
• Educate and support Principal Investigators on systems such as NSF Fastlane, NIH Commons and eRA.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Advanced spreadsheets

Data analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Temple University is seeking a Grants and Contracts Specialist to manage pre-award activities across its schools and colleges from a remote work setup in Philadelphia, PA. The role focuses on reviewing awards, sponsor terms, and compliance requirements, coordinating implementation, and guiding faculty and administrators.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least four years of related research administration experience, with proficiency in MS Office, data analysis, and online