[Hiring] Senior Pre-Award Grant Administrator @Georgetown University

Role Description

The Sr. Pre-Award Grant Administrator is responsible for reviewing, negotiating and administering externally funded research grants and contracts. This position will serve as the primary liaison with external sponsors, and will review and submit proposals on behalf of the university. The Sr. Pre-Award Grant Administrator will be responsible for setting up new awards and processing changes to existing awards in Georgetown’s financial system (GMS). This position supports the researchers of Cluster #x, each of which includes several departments within Main campus and the Medical Center. The Sr. Pre-Award Grant Administrator will support all aspects of a grant or contract award, from cradle to grave including:

• Proposal submission
• Award set-up
• Award management
• Assistance with closeout activities

This position also provides leadership, training and oversight of the grants and contracts manager in their cluster.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 to 7 years of progressively responsible experience in a university or other non-profit grants management role
• Knowledge of NIH funding mechanisms, including R01, P01, P30, T32 and foundation proposals
• Flexible and adaptable to accommodate ongoing changes to internal and external policies
• Capacity to establish clear priorities and multi-task in a high-volume setting
• Ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure
• Demonstrated financial accounting skills to enable financial and programmatic report production, including a high level of proficiency in Excel
• Proven experience with financial systems, accounting, and cost accounting standards as they pertain to grants and contracts management
• Skill in fostering a collaborative, customer-oriented working environment where there are multiple customers with competing priorities
• Professional communication style, with an ability to work with external sponsors

Requirements

• Certified Research Administration (CRA), Certified PreAward Research Administration (CPRA) and/or Certified Financial Research Administration (CFRA) preferred
• Familiarity with Workday preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• Retirement savings
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life balance benefits
• Employee discounts
• An array of voluntary insurance options

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Telework. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation.

Pay Range

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position is: $54,616.00 - $100,493.33. Compensation is determined by various factors including the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

EEO Statement

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.