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Grants and Financial Specialist
- Brown University (Providence, RI)
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Job Description:
The Grants and Financial Specialist independently manages all matters pertaining to grants administration, both financial and administrative, and has financial oversight and administrative responsibility for the sponsored projects. This position provides high-level comprehensive pre- and post- award management, subcontract administration, and financial analysis. This position is the administrative liaison between the Division/Department, BMRA/OSP, collaborating institutions, sponsoring agencies and principal investigators (PIs). The incumbent has a broad scope of responsibilities and is knowledgeable of research administration, including financial matters.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
+ Required: Bachelor’s degree with two (2) to four (4) years of experience in research administration or accounting/financial/budgeting experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
+ Preferred: A degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Health, Science, Engineering or Math field.
+ Preferred: Experience with proposal preparation with federal and non-federal grants and using the InfoEd/Coeus grants management (or similar) system.
+ Preferred: Familiarity with eRA Commons, Research.gov and/or Grants.gov
Job Competencies:
+ Excellent financial analytical ability
+ Willingness and interest in assuming increasing levels of responsibilities, networking, leadership, and training opportunities
+ Highly proficient in Excel applications (data manipulations); MS Excel and Google Docs preferred
+ Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) to elicit and disperse information; to present information (including data) and communications in a clear and concise manner
+ Strong organizational, administrative, time management and critical thinking skills
+ Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, multi-faceted work environment
+ Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a multi-tasking environment while maintaining careful attention to detail
+ Ability to work with a diverse population and handle confidential information with discretion.
+ Possesses a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive campus community
Education and criminal background check required
Recruiting Start Date:
2024-03-20
Job Posting Title:
Grants and Financial Specialist
Department:
Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology
Grade:
Grade 9
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Position Work Location:
Hybrid Eligible
Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.
EEO Statement:
Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.
As an EEO/AA employer (https://go.brown.edu/equal-employment-opportunity) , Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.
Welcome!
Founded in 1764, Brown is a leading institution for education, discovery, and global intellectual progress as well as one of the largest employers in Rhode Island. Working at Brown brings more than just a paycheck and generous benefits; it offers an opportunity to contribute to a greater good. Join us in supporting the pursuit of knowledge and individual growth that defines higher education and enriches our community.
Additional Information:
Information about our salary ranges can be found here (https://www.brown.edu/about/administration/human-resources/compensation-services/salary-ranges) .
Attachments:
A resume is required as part of your job application. Please also include a cover letter and any other related documents as noted in the job description.
Questions Submitting Your Application:
If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact employment@brown.edu.
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