Research Administration Specialist — Budgets & Compliance (Remote)

Michigan State University

East Lansing (MI)

Hybrid

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly

Job summary

Michigan State University is seeking an experienced Pre/Post-Award Administrator to support budgets, proposals, and compliance across internal and external research grants. The role involves coordinating with the Office of Sponsored Programs and Contracts and Grants Administration to prepare submissions and awards.

The position emphasizes collaboration, analytical problem-solving, and adherence to sponsor regulations and university policies, with a remote-friendly arrangement and standard 8-5

Qualifications

Four year degree in business or accounting preferred.
Experience with pre- and post-award research administration including budgets, expenditures, grants or contracts.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word; strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provide pre- and post-award administration support for research proposals and awards.
Review solicitations, develop grant budgets, ensure sponsor and university compliance.
Coordinate with accounting, sponsored programs, and grants administration to prepare submissions and revisions.

Skills

Excel

Word

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Finance / related field

Tools

EBS

Kuali

Business Intelligence

Job description

The position emphasizes collaboration, analytical problem-solving, and adherence to sponsor regulations and university policies, with a remote-friendly arrangement and standard 8-5

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