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. Please note, this position is on-site, in-person only.

• 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 • Ability to work with the pre-award specialists and solve problems, answer questions, and give guidance on pre-award activities and other grants management topics on a daily basis • Work with colleagues/team members to jointly solve questions and challenges in their daily work • 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 • Ability to mentor personnel for professional development

Minimum Qualification: • Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years effective work-related grants and contracts management related experience. OR • High School Diploma/equivalent and 9 years’ grants and contracts management experience. Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered. Preferred Qualification: • Bachelor’s Degree