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The Research Grant Specialist I (RGSI) – Post-Award works with the Principal Investigator (PI) and senior level research administrators to monitor grant accounts and track expenses. Provides reconciliation and research related financial reporting of federal and non-federal grants. Serves as the liaison between departments or research groups, Sponsored Research & Funds Administration, Accounting and Finance departments. This role performs all post-award administrative functions including, but not limited to preparing and routing internal documents for signature and processing, maintaining clear understanding of grant budgets and expenditure restrictions. Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local agencies including National Institute of Health (NIH), Department of Defense (DOD), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Institutional Review Board. This position will report to senior level research administrators for day-to-day supervision of work.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Works as the liaison between departments or research groups and Sponsored Research & Funds Administration, Accounting, and Finance departments.

Prepares and routes internal documents for signature and processing.

Performs all post-award administrative functions.

Monitors federal and non-federal grant accounts, tracks expenses, project reconciliation and research-related financial reporting

Performs necessary funding corrections via direct cost transfer requests (DCTRs).

Assists in the development of financial projections for project account management.

Assists in the development and submission of progress reports.

May enter Notice of Awards (NOAs) details into databases.

May assist in the preparation and submission of documentation required for research compliance

Participates in required training and education programs.

Assists senior level research administrators and leadership on other activities as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma is required. Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

Experience and Skills:

• One (1) year of experience in administration of research grants, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Establishes effective working relationships with cross-functional team(s)
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills and solid understanding of federal and major funding agency grant submission guidelines.
• Experience working with multi-PI proposals.
• Experience with preparation of general grant submission components, including the preparation of progress and financial reports.