Grants Pre-Award Administrator, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

Kean University • Union, NJ

4d • $63,833 - $76,610

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Pre-Award Services in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, the Grants Pre-Award Administrator (Professional Services Specialist 3) is responsible for proactively researching and identifying external funding opportunities that support faculty and faculty-student research, develop curriculum, enhance student success, aid recruitment and retention and support campus programming and community outreach. Working collaboratively with faculty, staff, deans and administrators, the Grants Pre-Award Administrator researches and communicates grant opportunities on a daily basis; assists in preparing competitive proposals; submits proposals; provides direct assistance to faculty in developing grantsmanship plans and skill development; and provides training for faculty and staff. The Grants Pre-Award Administrator has primary responsibility for developing and submitting federal, state and local grant proposals for all academic and nonacademic units, centers, institutes, and outreach programs. This position requires travel and a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college
• Minimum of two years of professional experience with preparation of research proposals, budgets and reports in an educational, non-profit and/or government setting is required. A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
• Internal Kean and New Jersey City University applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute full-time related Kean or NJCU work experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Excellent communication skills (oral & written)
• Superior planning, problem-solving, analytical, organizational, project management and customer service skills
• Advanced personal computer and related software skills, e.g. Microsoft 365, spreadsheets, database, data query, Internet, and research administration.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Certified Pre-Award Research Administrator (CPRA) certification
• Familiarity with federal and state regulations that pertain to public/private funding sources and higher education
• Familiarity with Pivot, GrantForward, and/or other similar funding databases.

Responsibilities

• Proactively researching and identifying external funding opportunities that support faculty and faculty-student research, develop curriculum, enhance student success, aid recruitment and retention and support campus programming and community outreach.
• Working collaboratively with faculty, staff, deans and administrators, the Grants Pre-Award Administrator researches and communicates grant opportunities on a daily basis
• Assists in preparing competitive proposals
• Submits proposals
• Provides direct assistance to faculty in developing grantsmanship plans and skill development
• Provides training for faculty and staff
• Developing and submitting federal, state and local grant proposals for all academic and nonacademic units, centers, institutes, and outreach programs.

Benefits

• This position may also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan and benefits for work life balance.
• For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to our Kean University Benefits website

What This Job Offers

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