Remote Pre-Award Grants Specialist

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); Remote; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA is seeking a Pre Award Associate in the Sponsored Programs division to advise and assist faculty in proposal preparation and ensure compliance with university and sponsor policies.

The role requires initiative, the ability to work independently, and strong problem-solving and customer service skills to collaborate with faculty, staff, students and sponsors under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Budgeting or financial experience in nonprofit programs.
• Experience with accounting, finance, or government/business regulations.
• Ability to work independently under deadlines and maintain composure under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Advise faculty in proposal preparation and ensure compliance with university and sponsor policies.
• Assist in preparing research proposals and budgets.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, students and sponsors to meet deadlines and resolve issues.
• Provide excellent customer service and problem-solving support.

Skills

Budgeting

Accounting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree (or lesser with experience)

Certified Research Administrator

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA is seeking a Pre Award Associate in the Sponsored Programs division to advise and assist faculty in proposal preparation and ensure compliance with university and sponsor policies.

The role requires initiative, the ability to work independently, and strong problem-solving and customer service skills to collaborate with faculty, staff, students and sponsors under tight deadlines.