Grants Specialist-MTI, Civil and Environmental Engineering

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland fosters high-quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing students to address 21st-century Grand Challenges. The Maryland Transportation Institute (MTI), housed within the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) in the Clark School, drives high-caliber transportation and disaster resilience research, education, and technology transfer, aiming to improve quality of life and economic development. The Grants Specialist will report to the Associate Director for Finance and Research Services and will manage research and finance functions for MTI, while also assisting the CEE research team as needed. This role is crucial for MTI's continued growth and its position as a technical leader and innovator in transportation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Three (3) years of professional grants, finance, or accounting experience
Knowledge of grants related policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances
Skill in oral and written communication
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products
Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws

Nice To Haves

Experience using enterprise financial and HR systems such as Workday and/or research administration tools (e.g., Kuali, PeopleSoft, or similar)
Experience managing pre- and/or post-award grant activities in a higher education or research environment, preferably within University System of Maryland institutions

Responsibilities

Managing sponsored research administration for MTI
Handling all pre-award activities, including preparing budget and justification
Ensuring disclosures and compliance requirements are met
Compiling all internal and external proposal materials
Working with ORA and PI to successfully complete submission
Managing post-award activities, including preparing monthly statements and required sponsor reports
Reviewing expenses for compliance with federal and state regulations and university policies
Monitoring cost share
Completing effort certification
Working with Associate Director for Finance and Research Services to resolve issues
Providing excellent customer service to faculty and students
Assisting and serving as back-up to CEE finance team as requested
Completing other duties as assigned