Grants and International Programs Administrative Coordinator

Findlay•Lexington, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Grants and International Programs Administrative Coordinator supports the post-award management and administrative coordination of sponsored projects under the direction of the Director of Grants and Sponsored Projects. This position assists with coordinating grant activities, tracking budget information and deliverables, supporting reporting and compliance processes, and maintaining accurate grant records throughout the lifecycle of awarded grants. The Grants and International Programs Administrative Coordinator also provides administrative support for funding development activities by collecting and organizing information related to potential external funding opportunities and by meeting with faculty and staff, in coordination with the Director, to document project concepts and funding needs. Information gathered by the Grants and International Programs Administrative Coordinator is compiled and relayed to the Office of Grants and Sponsored Projects for further review and development. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate effectively with faculty, staff, and administrative offices in a higher education environment.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheets.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred, preferably in business administration, finance, public administration, communications, or a related field.
Experience in grant coordination, post-award administration, budgeting, compliance, or project coordination preferred but not required.
Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or public sector environments a plus.

Responsibilities

Support the post-award administration of sponsored projects, including tracking grant timelines, deliverables, and reporting requirements.
Assist with budget monitoring and expenditure tracking by compiling and reviewing financial information, in coordination with the Director of Grants and Sponsored Projects and University finance offices, to support alignment with approved budgets and sponsor guidelines.
Maintain complete and organized grant records and documentation, including award agreements, amendments, correspondence, and internal approvals.
Track and communicate key grant deadlines to the Director and project personnel, including technical reports, financial reports, modifications, and closeout requirements.
Assist with compliance support activities, including compiling documentation for audits, sponsor reviews, and internal monitoring, under direction.
Coordinate with faculty, project staff, finance, and other campus stakeholders to gather information and facilitate communication in support of timely completion of grant requirements.
Assist with grant closeout activities, including documentation review and record retention.
Provide limited pre-award support as needed, such as gathering required documents or assisting with internal routing, under the direction of the Director.
Support the post-award administration of sponsored projects, including tracking grant timelines, deliverables, and reporting requirements.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Provide assistance for maintenance of records for study abroad and exchange programs.
Develop strategies for supporting students' participation in study abroad programs through grants.
Coordinate housing for short-term visitors. This will include check-in and out, and handling of keys.
Perform additional duties as assigned.