Strategic Grants & Contracts Administrator

The California State University; Pomona, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The California State University seeks a Grants and Contracts Administrator to support ORSP and CPP Foundation activities at Cal Poly Pomona. You will plan, prepare, and submit proposals, and review terms with sponsors to ensure compliance.

The role emphasizes negotiation, coordination with faculty and administration, and training staff on funding opportunities, with a focus on pre-award and post-award processes in a university setting.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree; advanced degree may substitute.
• Two years of relevant grant and contracts experience.
• General knowledge of grants and contracts discipline.
• Ability to analyze problems and apply standard procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with budgeting and post-award administration.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, submit grant and contract proposals.
• Coordinate with Deans and budget analysts to identify funding sources.
• Review sponsor terms and draft contracts and amendments.
• Ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance, FARs and sponsor guidelines.
• Negotiate grants, contracts, subcontracts and amendments with agencies.
• Follow up to ensure timely processing and approvals.
• Provide outreach, trainings, and workshops on grants and contracts.
• Support pre-award and post-award administration processes.

Skills

Grants knowledge

Budgeting

Communication skills

Project coordination

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Cayuse Proposals

Grant management software

Financial systems

Job description

The California State University seeks a Grants and Contracts Administrator to support ORSP and CPP Foundation activities at Cal Poly Pomona. You will plan, prepare, and submit proposals, and review terms with sponsors to ensure compliance.

The role emphasizes negotiation, coordination with faculty and administration, and training staff on funding opportunities, with a focus on pre-award and post-award processes in a university setting.