Senior Post-Award Research Grants Administrator

George Mason University

Chantilly (VA)

Hybrid

USD 75,000 - 85,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

George Mason University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences seeks a Senior Post Award Research Administrator to manage post-award activities for multiple departments, ensuring compliance with sponsor and university policies. You will oversee award setup, labor allocations, budget revisions, and financial reporting while coordinating with PIs, OSP, and departmental staff.

The role supports approximately $7.5M in expenditures across about 60 externally funded awards, requiring meticulous

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience (typically 3 years) in sponsored programs administration in post-award research support or related field.
Demonstrated experience in research financial management, to include allocating effort (labor), processing non-labor expenses on sponsored projects and financial reconciliation.
Strong financial and accounting aptitude required, particularly in financial research administration.
Knowledge of policies, processes and offices related to grant/contract post award management; and
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

Define award setup parameters and coordinate with PIs and staff.
Review and reconcile award financial activity for compliance.
Process personnel effort plans and budget revisions; manage no-cost extensions etc.
Prepare internal budget reports and communicate balances with PIs.
Ensure expenditures are allowable and compliant with sponsor and university policies.
Provide guidance to department admins on post-award management.