Pre Award Specialist III

Responsible for managing pre-award activities for an assigned portfolio of grants and contracts within a Research Administration Service Units (RASU) using knowledge of grant and contract management rules and regulations, technical expertise, and analytical skills. Manages the day-to-day operations and objectives in support of the assigned portfolio. Contributes information and ideas related to areas of responsibility as part of a cross functional team. Ensures effective and efficient workflow and adherence to quality standards for staff/program and self.

• Knowledge of federal rules and regulations relating to research grant and/or contract activity

• Knowledge of University policies and procedures relating to grant and contracts activity

• Knowledge of University processes, systems and offices related to and/or involved in grant and contract submission and management

• High-level interpersonal skills in a professional environment

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to analyze data and formulate conclusions

• Ability to learn changing technologies related to grants and contracts management

• Proficient use of computers; requires solid working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects/tasks simultaneously

• Ability to create high-quality written documents

• Ability to interact and communicate with senior leadership

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

• Proactively resolve issues in a timely manner

• Excellent customer service orientation

• Deadline oriented; work well under pressure

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate’s degree and 3 years effective work-related grants and contracts management, or High School Diploma/equivalent and 6 years of directly related experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree