Pre Award Specialist III

Tulane University • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

Responsible for managing pre-award activities for an assigned portfolio of grants and contracts within a Research Administration Service Units (RASU) using knowledge of grant and contract management rules and regulations, technical expertise, and analytical skills. Manages the day-to-day operations and objectives in support of the assigned portfolio. Contributes information and ideas related to areas of responsibility as part of a cross functional team. Ensures effective and efficient workflow and adherence to quality standards for staff/program and self.

Requirements

• Knowledge of federal rules and regulations relating to research grant and/or contract activity
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures relating to grant and contracts activity
• Knowledge of University processes, systems and offices related to and/or involved in grant and contract submission and management
• High-level interpersonal skills in a professional environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to analyze data and formulate conclusions
• Ability to learn changing technologies related to grants and contracts management
• Proficient use of computers; requires solid working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects/tasks simultaneously
• Ability to create high-quality written documents
• Ability to interact and communicate with senior leadership
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Proactively resolve issues in a timely manner
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Deadline oriented; work well under pressure
• Associate’s degree and 3 years effective work-related grants and contracts management, or High School Diploma/equivalent and 6 years of directly related experience

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day operations and objectives in support of the assigned portfolio.
• Contributes information and ideas related to areas of responsibility as part of a cross functional team.
• Ensures effective and efficient workflow and adherence to quality standards for staff/program and self.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree