Grants Specialist

Job Title

Schedule: Mon-Fri 0800-1700

Work Mode: Hybrid-2 days/week at 490 Illinois Street, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA

Responsibilities

Provide analytical, financial, and training activities in support of contract and grant proposal development, grant-writing, funding, administration, and budget development.

Manage pre-award proposal initiatives, post-award fund management, and closeout activities for federal, state, local, and private sponsors.

Analyze research funding trends and sources, forecast, plan, and manage research portfolios.

Coordinate, identify, develop, and present proposals, contracts, and other agreements.

Review proposals to ensure institutional compliance and program success.

Negotiate, administer, and monitor contract and grant awards, ensuring compliance with regulations, terms, and conditions.

Handle financial management and reporting, sub award/subcontract issuance, and administration.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of research administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors.

Advanced knowledge of compliance requirements related to research involving human or animal subjects, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc.

Ability to manage significant volume of transactions and perform complex financial analysis.

Demonstrated knowledge of federal regulations including the application of cost principles.

Advanced competence in spreadsheet and database software for budget estimations and projections.

Strong organization, communication skills, and customer service focus.

Ability to analyze complex situations and identify workable solutions.

Advanced ability to interpret and communicate policies and guidelines effectively.

Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and Adobe Acrobat.

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Skills

Experience working with research administration business processes and electronic systems (e.g., eProposal, Proposal Express, Grants.gov).

Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.

Pro-active approach and ability to provide quality customer service.