Sponsored Projects Grants & Agreements Specialist

Portland State University, College of Urban and Public Affairs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare premium coverage

Robust retirement package

Generous vacation benefits

Tuition reduction for employee/spouse/

Job summary

Portland State University’s Grants & Agreements Specialist works in the Sponsored Projects Administration office, handling review, negotiation, and execution of sponsored project agreements with diverse complex portfolios. The role authorizes AOR and signing, ensuring terms are met and documentation is complete for institutional stewardship and compliance.

The position, based in downtown Portland, offers flexible scheduling and occasional remote work per policy, open to current PSU AAUP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years in sponsored projects administration or related field.
• Master’s degree may substitute portions of experience; CRA preferred.
• Ability to interpret sponsor requirements, prepare subawards, and manage awards.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate, and accept sponsored awards and research agreements.
• Draft and issue outgoing subaward agreements and related documents.
• Interpret sponsor requirements, apply regulations, and support stewardship.
• Document terms, funding attributes, and award information for compliance.

Skills

Organization

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Regulatory knowledge

Microsoft Office

Research admin

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Portland State University’s Grants & Agreements Specialist works in the Sponsored Projects Administration office, handling review, negotiation, and execution of sponsored project agreements with diverse complex portfolios. The role authorizes AOR and signing, ensuring terms are met and documentation is complete for institutional stewardship and compliance.

The position, based in downtown Portland, offers flexible scheduling and occasional remote work per policy, open to current PSU AAUP