Sponsored Projects Grants & Agreements Specialist

Career Center at Portland State University

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 58,000 - 71,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Portland State University’s Sponsored Projects Administration invites a Grants & Agreements Specialist to manage a diverse portfolio of federal and non-federal sponsored projects. The role focuses on review, negotiation, and execution of awards and subawards, ensuring compliance and proper documentation within PSU policies.

You will act as a primary support for faculty and staff, providing expert guidance on sponsor requirements, agreements, and award administration while maintaining strong

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; 2–4 years related experience; advanced degree may substitute part of experience.
Experience in sponsored projects administration or related review, negotiation, or management of sponsored awards and research agreements.

Responsibilities

Review, negotiate, and accept sponsored awards and research agreements to meet University terms.
Draft, issue, and manage subaward agreements related to PSU sponsored projects.
Document non-standard terms and award management requirements to support institutional stewardship.
Serve as Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) or signing official for sponsored projects under Delegated Signature Authority policy.

Skills

Prioritization

Collaboration across units

Independent judgment

Communication

MS Office

Client service

Sponsor requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (substitution)

Tools

Kuali Research

Banner Finance

OnBase

Job description

You will act as a primary support for faculty and staff, providing expert guidance on sponsor requirements, agreements, and award administration while maintaining strong

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