Senior Pre-Award Grant & Contract Specialist

Tulane group; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University is seeking a Grants and Contracts Pre-Award Specialist to manage a portfolio within RASU. You will apply knowledge of federal rules, university policies, and contracts to ensure efficient pre-award activities and high-quality deliverables.

You will collaborate with pre-award specialists and cross-functional teams, analyze data to support decisions, and mentor staff while maintaining strong customer service and adherence to deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years grants and contracts management experience OR equivalent experience.
• Alternative: High School Diploma/equivalent with 9 years grants and contracts experience.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of federal rules and regulations relating to research grant/activity.
• Knowledge of University policies relating to grant and contracts activity.
• Knowledge of University processes related to submission and management.
• Collaborate with pre-award specialists to solve problems and guide on pre-award activities.
• Work with colleagues to solve questions and challenges in daily work.
• Demonstrate high-level interpersonal skills in a professional environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Analyze data and formulate conclusions.
• Learn changing technologies related to grants and contracts management.
• Proficient use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects/tasks simultaneously.
• Create high-quality written documents.
• Interact with senior leadership.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proactively resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Excellent customer service orientation.
• Deadline oriented; work well under pressure.
• Mentor personnel for professional development.

Skills

Grant management

Contract management

Data analysis

MS Office

Communication

Project prioritization

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years grants/contracts experience

High School Diploma/equivalent with 9 years grants/contracts experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Tulane University is seeking a Grants and Contracts Pre-Award Specialist to manage a portfolio within RASU. You will apply knowledge of federal rules, university policies, and contracts to ensure efficient pre-award activities and high-quality deliverables.

You will collaborate with pre-award specialists and cross-functional teams, analyze data to support decisions, and mentor staff while maintaining strong customer service and adherence to deadlines.