Research Grants Administrator

GenomeWeb; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development support

Job summary

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in Huntsville, Alabama, seeks a Grants Administrator to support pre-award and post-award activities for sponsored projects. The role involves budget development, proposal preparation, award setup, compliance tracking, and closeout coordination within the RAD team.

Responsibilities include coordinating with PIs/PDs and sponsors, managing grant records in eRA systems, and ensuring adherence to federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Proficient in office software and communication.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn regulatory agency and grant sponsor rules (NIH/NSF/USDA/DOE).
• Familiarity with federal electronic proposal submission systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist PIs/PDs with proposal development and budget preparation.
• Coordinate sponsor submissions via Grants.gov, NIH eRA Commons, NSF Research.gov.
• Support post-award management, including reporting and lead closeout activities.
• Maintain grant records and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Office software

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Science

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Grants.gov

NIH eRA Commons

NSF Research.gov

Job description

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in Huntsville, Alabama, seeks a Grants Administrator to support pre-award and post-award activities for sponsored projects. The role involves budget development, proposal preparation, award setup, compliance tracking, and closeout coordination within the RAD team.

Responsibilities include coordinating with PIs/PDs and sponsors, managing grant records in eRA systems, and ensuring adherence to federal guidelines.