Sponsored Projects Grant Coordinator

Nevada System of Higher Education; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Generous leave and life insurance

Fitness Center access

Employee discounts in Reno

Retirement plan participation

Job summary

University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a Research Grants Coordinator to support the development, submission, and administration of sponsored projects within the College. This full-time Administrative Faculty role advances research by guiding faculty through funding opportunities and complex grant processes.

The successful candidate will coordinate budgets, proposals, and compliance across stakeholders, with strong organization and communication skills, and experience in grants support in an

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years’ related experience, or a Master’s with 1 year.
• Experience in pre-award or post-award grant activities.
• Knowledge of sponsored-project administration and compliance.
• Ability to interpret sponsor guidelines and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development and submission of grant proposals.
• Budget preparation and justification for proposals.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines and university policies.
• Prepare materials using InfoEd and federal systems.
• Provide training to faculty and staff on sponsored-project processes.
• Support post-award activities and reporting.

Skills

Grant administration

Pre-award / post-award

Budgeting

Proposal development

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

InfoEd

Grants.gov

Research.gov

NIH ASSIST

NSPIRES

Job description

University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a Research Grants Coordinator to support the development, submission, and administration of sponsored projects within the College. This full-time Administrative Faculty role advances research by guiding faculty through funding opportunities and complex grant processes.

The successful candidate will coordinate budgets, proposals, and compliance across stakeholders, with strong organization and communication skills, and experience in grants support in an