Grant Development & Pre-Award Specialist

Pre-Award Specialist (CS26-253) Pre-Award Specialist (CS26-253) Print Apply Pre-Award Specialist (CS26-253) Salary $53,357.00 Annually Location Edwardsville, IL Job Type Full Time Job Number 01288 Organization Graduate Stu and Rsch Opening Date 05/20/2026 Closing Date 6/11/2026 11:59 PM Central FLSA Determined by Position Description Benefits Questions Description Pre-Award Specialist (CS26-253) Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Pre-Award Specialist (CS26-253), which builds on a strong foundation of achievement and contributes to the realization of ambitious institutional goals. As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities. Why SIUE? Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area. What You Will Do This position exercises discretion and independent judgment in supporting faculty/staff and the Office of Research and Projects (ORP) in identifying external funding sources, initiating the development of and providing guidance in the collaborative efforts of interdisciplinary teams, supporting the development of quality proposals, ensuring compliance with funding agency and university guidelines and documenting the completeness of all proposals prior to submission in the appropriate portal. The position conducts public-facing professional development activities related to grant development, Office of Research and Project systems and internal funding program outreach. Additionally, the position assists the Associate Dean and Director of Grant Development in maintaining requisite databases, the ORP website, and increasing the number of submissions and awards. The successful applicant must function well in a high work volume environment requiring prioritizing and meeting deadlines, must take initiative, exercising independent judgment and discretion, must be detail oriented, and must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Position may include grant writing support in relevant instances. FLSA: Non-Exempt Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics or a field related to the position Additional knowledge, education, training and/or sponsored project experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position may be required: AND

• Professional experience with budget creation and using Excel.
• Professional experience with simultaneously managing multiple projects and deadlines in compressed timeframes
• Professional experience with various technologies including electronic management systems such as Kuali Research
• Professional experience with creation of marketing and publicity materials and standard operating procedures
• Professional experience involving building collaborative relationships with stakeholders and providing exemplary customer service.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, transcripts, and references. Preferred Qualifications Experience at an institution of higher education or experience working with external funding opportunities. Certification in Sponsored Research Administrator Training experience (Ability to train faculty and new staff) Knowledge of federal, state and funding agencies policies, procedures, laws, regulations and codes applicable to the administration of grants and contracts. Supplemental Information Civil Service Information: Civil Service Application - FAQs Application Instructions: How to Apply - Step by Step (Download PDF reader) Illinois Residency Requirement : Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Drivers License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days is grounds for immediate separation. Classification: State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number:5040 SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: . Veterans: Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit, please refer to the Guide for Veteran Document Verification. (Download PDF reader) Pre-Employment Screening: All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and, where applicable, other background checks such as a drug screen, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification, reference checks, and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process. Work Authorization Information: SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status. Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email at: View email address on click.appcast.io EEO Statement Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veterans status. We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, please email View email address on click.appcast.io . SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at the percentage of appointment) including: Medical, dental, and visioninsurance; Universitytuition waivers(full-time employees receive 100% waiver of tuition) Lifeinsurance; SURSretirementplan; Supplementalretirement savings plans; Paid vacation and sick leave accrual; Generousholiday schedule/paid holidays; WorkLifeprograms; Employee Assistance Program(mental health and wellness); Employee discounts(local and national retailers); Flexible Spending Account Program; For more about our benefits and employee services, visit: 01 Do you currently possess a Bachelor's Degree in the subject or a related field as specified in the minimum qualifications? If YES,please indicate the area of your degree. Required Question Employer Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Address 1040 Rendleman Hall Edwardsville, Illinois, 62026 Website Apply Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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