Grants Pre-Award Specialist - Office of Research and Projects (ORP) (CS26-253)

Grants Pre-Award Specialist - Office of Research and Projects (ORP) (CS26-253) This position is part of the Office of Research and Projects (ORP) at SIUE and plays a vital role in advancing research, instruction, and public service initiatives by guiding faculty and staff through the proposal development process to secure external funding. What You Will Do Serve as a trusted advisor to faculty and staff, identifying external funding opportunities and guiding them through the proposal development process. Interpret funding announcements, develop and refine project budgets, and ensure proposals are competitive, compliant, and compelling. Bring together interdisciplinary teams and support them in crafting high-quality, fundable projects. Review proposals for completeness and adherence to sponsor and university guidelines prior to submission. Contribute to increasing the number and quality of grant submissions and awards through reporting, outreach, and continuous improvement. Lead professional development sessions and outreach efforts to strengthen the campus research community. Assist in maintaining databases, developing reports, and supporting the ORP website to improve access to resources and opportunities. Apply and grow your skills in grant writing and proposal development while connecting researchers to meaningful funding opportunities. What Makes You a Great Fit Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and can manage multiple priorities with confidence. Takes initiative and exercises independent judgment and discretion. Has a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy and quality. Communicates clearly and effectively—both in writing and verbally. Enjoys working collaboratively while also being self-directed and proactive. Is passionate about supporting research, innovation, and community impact. Why Join ORP at SIUE Work closely with faculty across diverse disciplines. Grow your skills in grant development, strategy, and collaboration. Contribute to projects that have real-world impact locally and beyond. Join a supportive, collegial environment that values initiative, creativity, and excellence. 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 may be required. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in higher education or with externally funded projects. Certification as a Sponsored Research Administrator (CRA). Experience with budget creation and proficiency in Excel. Experience with project management and deadline management. Experience developing and delivering professional development or training related to grant development. Knowledge of federal, state, and sponsor regulations, policies, and compliance requirements. High comfort level learning and navigating complex digital portals and database systems. Experience developing and maintaining standard operating procedures and other support documents. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with complex tasks under tight timelines. Experience building and sustaining collaborative relationships with stakeholders. Strong technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and database systems. Experience using technology tracking systems (e.g., proposal tracking or research administration systems). FLSA: Non-Exempt 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 veteran’s status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Southern Illinois University Edwardsville