Remote Grants & Contracts Specialist (Pre-Award)

Temple University; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Tuition remission

Generous retirement plan

Job summary

Temple University's Grants and Contracts Specialist in the Office of Research’s Pre-Award Research Administration Division manages pre-award activities for assigned schools and colleges. This remote role reviews terms, ensures sponsor compliance, and coordinates award setup across units to support scholarly funding.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least four years of related experience, and strong analytical and communication skills with proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least four years of related research administration experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially advanced spreadsheets and databases.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in locating funding opportunities from government, non-profits, and industry sources.
• Review and interpret external sponsor guidelines.
• Assist in proposal preparation and submission readiness.
• Validate completeness of proposals before submission.
• Monitor budgets for compliance with regulations.
• Educate faculty on systems like NSF Fastlane, NIH Commons, and eRA.

Skills

Online financial systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Advanced spreadsheet/database software

Job description

Temple University's Grants and Contracts Specialist in the Office of Research’s Pre-Award Research Administration Division manages pre-award activities for assigned schools and colleges. This remote role reviews terms, ensures sponsor compliance, and coordinates award setup across units to support scholarly funding.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least four years of related experience, and strong analytical and communication skills with proficiency in MS Office.