Grants and Financial Specialist

Brown University • Baltimore, OH

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Grants and Financial Specialist independently manages financial and administrative matters related to grants and provides financial oversight and administrative responsibility for sponsored projects. The role provides comprehensive pre- and post-award management, subcontract administration, and financial analysis. It serves as an administrative liaison among the administrative core, the Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP), collaborating institutions, sponsoring agencies, and principal investigators. The position requires broad knowledge of research administration and financial matters.

The position is hybrid eligible, with an expectation of three days in the office. Workload may be unpredictable and involve hard deadlines; the incumbent must be willing and able to work outside normal business hours occasionally to meet OSP and sponsor-driven deadlines. Offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory criminal background and education verification.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 2–4 years of experience in research administration or accounting, financial, or budgeting work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience preparing proposals for federal and non-federal grants.
• Experience using InfoEd/Coeus grants management or a similar system.
• Excellent financial analytical ability.
• High proficiency in Excel applications for data manipulation; MS Excel and Google Docs are preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presenting information and data clearly and concisely.
• Strong organizational, administrative, time-management, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to analyze and reconcile accounts.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, multifaceted work environment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a multitasking workload while maintaining careful attention to detail.
• Willingness and interest in taking on increasing responsibility and pursuing networking, leadership, and training opportunities.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of OMB circulars.
• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Familiarity with eRA Commons, NSF Fastlane, Research.gov, and/or Grants.gov.
• Higher-education or nonprofit work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage financial and administrative matters pertaining to grants administration.
• Provide financial oversight and administrative responsibility for sponsored projects.
• Manage comprehensive pre- and post-award activities.
• Administer subcontracts.
• Conduct financial analysis and analyze and reconcile accounts.
• Serve as the administrative liaison among the administrative core, OSP, collaborating institutions, sponsoring agencies, and principal investigators.
• Organize and prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Occasionally work outside normal business hours to meet OSP and sponsor-driven deadlines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level