Sponsored Programs Grants Administrator – Engineering

Policytech; Lower Merion Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Gym membership

Wellness programs

Professional development

Flexible work options

Job summary

Villanova University in Villanova, PA invites applications for a College Grants Administrator (COE). The role supports the research community in applying for and managing sponsored projects and serves as the first line of financial compliance review for sponsored award activities within the College of Engineering.

The administrator ensures compliance with federal sponsor requirements, prepares budgets, is the liaison among PIs, OG&C, and compliance units, and helps reduce faculty

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• At least 3 years’ solid experience supporting pre-award activities for grants and contracts
• Thorough understanding of federal grant regulations and their implementation in higher education
• Ability to translate complex requirements into simple actionable recommendations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; friendly and professional demeanor
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to Investigators/Research Team on regulations related to sponsored award proposals
• Maintain regular contact with college Investigators and leaders to proactively manage applications
• Develop, edit, and advise on administrative components of sponsored award proposals including budgets and justifications
• Create internal proposal records and ensure sponsor website uploads are error-free
• Coordinate between PIs, OG&C, and compliance units to ensure training and certifications are complete
• Ensure proposals conform to policies prior to submission to OG&C and sponsor
• Prepare pre-award budget revisions andJust-in-Time requests for review
• Review new awards/contracts for accuracy prior to award setup and manage budget revisions
• Meet with Associate Research Dean to review portfolio and address issues
• Notify PIs and leadership of potential audit risks
• Stay current with changes in research administration and assist with special projects

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Villanova University in Villanova, PA invites applications for a College Grants Administrator (COE). The role supports the research community in applying for and managing sponsored projects and serves as the first line of financial compliance review for sponsored award activities within the College of Engineering.

The administrator ensures compliance with federal sponsor requirements, prepares budgets, is the liaison among PIs, OG&C, and compliance units, and helps reduce faculty