Research Grants & Compliance Specialist

Brown University; Rhode Island; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Brown University’s School of Engineering in Providence, RI seeks a Grants and Contracts Coordinator to provide pre/post-award and financial support to Principal Investigators and administrators. You will coordinate grant proposals in the Huron system and sponsor portals, monitor awards, ensure compliance, and produce financial reporting.

Experience with Workday Financials for payroll costing, effort certifications, cost sharing, and journal entries is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferred fields include Accounting, Finance, Public Health, Biology, Health Science, Science, Engineering or Math
• 1–2 years of finance or grants experience desired
• Experience with grant management systems and sponsor portals is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and review of grant proposals in Huron and sponsor portals
• Coordinate submission of new and continuing grant proposals
• Monitor awards and ensure compliance with terms; provide financial reporting and cost management

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Communication skills

Attention to confidentiality

File management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Huron

Workday

Job description

Brown University’s School of Engineering in Providence, RI seeks a Grants and Contracts Coordinator to provide pre/post-award and financial support to Principal Investigators and administrators. You will coordinate grant proposals in the Huron system and sponsor portals, monitor awards, ensure compliance, and produce financial reporting.

Experience with Workday Financials for payroll costing, effort certifications, cost sharing, and journal entries is desirable.