Sr. Pre-Award Analyst

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Atlantic Mine (MI); On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Technological University in Houghton, MI seeks a Pre-Award Analyst to advance sponsored programs activities and prepare proposals that may lead to contracts with external partners.

The role emphasizes reviewing proposals and budgets, advising faculty, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with university policies and sponsor guidelines, while supporting continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities have been acquired.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience processing proposals in higher education.
• Knowledge of federal and state guidelines for grant and contract administration.
• Experience with budgets and proposal development.
• Ability to mentor staff and manage workflow.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct/indirect supervision and leadership for sponsored programs staff with regard to sponsored programs proposal processing activities.
• Review proposals and budgets for submission, assuring compliance with university policies, federal, state and sponsor guidelines.
• Counsel, advise, and assist faculty and staff with proposal and budget development for externally funded projects.
• Identify risks and liabilities and minimize the impact on the University when reviewing requests for proposals, ensuring that the proposed terms and conditions comply with university policies, federal and state laws, and sponsor guidelines.
• Serve as liaison between departments and other entities including companies, governmental agencies, non-profit entities, and universities.
• Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of new policies and procedures and agreement standards.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to departmental staff with regard to university procedures and proposal processing standards.
• Participate in special projects and other assigned duties to further department goals.

Skills

Grant and contract administration

Proposal processing

Budgeting and financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Job description

Ensured Consideration Date: August 2,2026

Michigan Technological University is an R1 technological researchuniversity founded in 1885 in Houghton. Our rural campus issituated just miles from Lake Superior in Michigan's scenic UpperPeninsula and is home to nearly 7,500 students from more than 60countries around the world. Consistently ranked among the bestuniversities in the country for return on investment, Michigan’sflagship technological university offers more than 185 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Researchfocus areas include defense, health, energy, automotive,environment, and aerospace.

The area’s waters, forests, and snowfall support year-roundrecreation, including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking, andpaddling. The University is an integral part of the region,supported by a friendly and welcoming community that takes pride inbeing a true college town. We embrace our size, climate, sense ofadventure, and originality.

Summary

The Pre-Award Analyst at Michigan Technological University servesas a departmental resource for sponsored programs activitiesrelated to proposal processing; is responsible for the preparationof proposals that are expected to result in contracts andagreements with companies, non-profit organizations, governmentalagencies, and universities and provides support to departments,faculty, and staff for proposal processing.

1. 1. Provide direct/indirect supervision and leadership for sponsoredprograms staff with regard to sponsored programs proposalprocessing activities.
2. 2. Review proposals and budgets for submission, assuring compliancewith university policies, federal, state and sponsorguidelines.
3. 3. Counsel, advise, and assist faculty and staff with proposal andbudget development for externally funded projects.
4. 4. Identify risks and liabilities and minimize the impact on theUniversity when reviewing requests for proposals, ensuring that theproposed terms and conditions comply with university policies,federal and state laws, and sponsor guidelines.
5. 5. Serve as liaison between departments and other entitiesincluding companies, governmental agencies, non-profit entities,and universities.
6. 6. Ensure University compliance with conflicts of interest, exportcontrol, and IRB/IACUC policies relating to proposalprocessing.
7. 7. Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of newpolicies and procedures and agreement standards.
8. 8. Provide guidance and mentoring to departmental staff with regardto university procedures and proposal processing standards.
9. 9. Participate in special projects and other assigned duties tofurther department goals.
10. 10. Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies andapplying them to everyday work.
11. 11. Actively engage in University continuous improvementinitiatives.
12. 12. Integrate safety practices into daily activities.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education andexperience from which comparable knowledge and abilities have beenacquired.

Required Experience

• 5 years of experience processing proposals in highereducation.

Desirable Education and/or Experience

• Management of direct reports.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Knowledge of federal and state guidelines for grant and contractadministration.
• Experience using personal computers and basic software packagesincluding word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to,working with persons with a wide variety of backgrounds and viewpoints.

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics describedhere are representative of those an employee encounters whileperforming the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low tomoderate.

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

• Employee Safety Overview
• Annual Data Security Training
• Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
• Annual Title IX Training

Additional training will be required by the department on aperiodic basis.

Background Check: Offers of employment are contingent upon and not consideredfinalized until the required background check has been performedand the results received and assessed.

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)

1.0

FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

12 months

Shift

-

Pay Rate/Salary

The minimum salary for this position is $65,000. Thefinal salarywill depend on experience and qualifications.

Title of Position Supervisor

Assistant Vice President, Sponsored Programs Pre-Award

Posting Type

Internal & External

Dependent on Funding

No

Additional Information

Full ensured consideration will be given to applicants who apply onor before August 2,2026

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able toperform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listedare representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.

If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodationsduring Michigan Tech’s hiring process please notify the HumanResources office at 906-487-2280 or [e-mail].

Other Conditions of Employment:

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuringtheir eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen ornational of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, aforeign national authorized to work in the United States withoutthe need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effectivedate of your appointment, and maintain eligibility withoutsponsorship throughout your appointment.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal OpportunityEducational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that providesequal opportunity for all, including protected veterans andindividuals with disabilities.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safetyand disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policiesand fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. MichiganTech will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact theMichigan Tech Public Safety.

In compliance with the federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA) and its implementing regulations (34 CFR Part 86), Michigan Tech is committed to maintaining a drugfree campus environment and actively promoting the health and safety ofits community. Find ournotice that outlines the University's policies, legalsanctions, health risks, and available support resources related to the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs andalcohol.

Advertised:28 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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