Grants & Contracts Specialist
Miami University Alumni Association•Oxford, AL
•Remote
About The Position
The Grants & Contracts Specialist manages the full lifecycle of external funding—from initial proposal preparation to final closeout. You will serve as the primary point of contact for administrative and financial matters, ensuring all activities comply with organizational policies, donor requirements (e.g., Uniform Guidance), and federal/state laws.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or related field
- 2+ years of experience in grant or contract administration.
- Proficiency in Excel and specialized systems like Grants.gov, eRA Commons, or ERP software (NetSuite, Workday, etc.).
- Extreme attention to detail.
- Ability to explain complex federal regulations to non-finance staff.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree AND Non-Profit or Higher Education experience.
Responsibilities
- Review grant agreements and contracts for "red flag" clauses; set up financial tracking in the accounting system.
- Track expenditures to ensure funds are spent according to the approved budget and timeline.
- Oversee any pass-through funding to partners, ensuring they are also in compliance.
- Prepare and submit periodic financial reports to funders.
- Maintain impeccable records for annual audits or donor-specific site visits.
- Reconcile final accounts and ensure all deliverables have been met before the grant period ends.
Benefits
- A criminal background check is required.
- All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.
- This organization participates in E-Verify.
- Miami University offers a great work environment and competitive benefits.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
Upload and Match Resume
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
