Grants Pre-Award Specialist - Office of Research and Projects (ORP) (CS26-253)
About The Position
Shape Ideas. Power Innovation. Support Impact. Are you passionate about helping great ideas become funded, transformative projects? Do you thrive at the intersection of collaboration, strategy, and innovation? Join the Office of Research and Projects (ORP) at SIUE and play a vital role in advancing research, instruction, and public service initiatives that make a difference. As a Grants Pre-Award Specialist - Office of Research and Projects (ORP) (CS26-253) , you’ll partner with faculty and staff across disciplines to turn vision into reality—guiding them from concept to competitive proposal submission. You’ll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team that supports discovery, creativity, and community impact.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics or a field related to the position
- Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and can manage multiple priorities with confidence
- Takes initiative and exercises independent judgment and discretion
- Has a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy and quality
- Communicates clearly and effectively—both in writing and verbally
- Enjoy working collaboratively while also being self-directed and proactive
- Is passionate about supporting research, innovation, and community impact
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in higher education or with externally funded projects.
- Certification as a Sponsored Research Administrator (CRA)
- Experience with budget creation and proficiency in Excel
- Experience with project management and deadline management
- Experience developing and delivering professional development or training related to grant development
- Knowledge of (or ability to quickly learn) federal, state, and sponsor regulations, policies, and compliance requirements
- High comfort level learning and navigating complex digital portals and database systems
- Experience developing and maintaining standard operating procedures and Other Support documents
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with complex tasks under tight timelines
- Experience building and sustaining collaborative relationships with stakeholders
- Strong technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and database systems, with the ability to quickly learn new technologies
- Experience using technology tracking systems (e.g., proposal tracking or research administration systems)
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted advisor to faculty and staff by identifying external funding opportunities and guiding them through the proposal development process
- Interpret funding announcements, develop and refine project budgets, and ensure proposals are competitive, compliant, and compelling
- Bring together interdisciplinary teams and support them in crafting high-quality, fundable projects
- Review proposals for completeness and adherence to sponsor and university guidelines prior to submission
- Contribute to increasing the number and quality of grant submissions and awards through reporting, outreach, and continuous improvement
- Lead professional development sessions and outreach efforts to strengthen the campus research community
- Assist in maintaining databases, developing reports, and supporting the ORP website to improve access to resources and opportunities
- Apply and grow your skills in grant writing and proposal development while connecting researchers to meaningful funding opportunities.
Benefits
- SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
