Proposal Specialist (PSS3), Office of Sponsored Programs

Rowan University • Glassboro, NJ

1d • $63,833 - $73,416 • Hybrid

About The Position

Grant Proposal Specialists are key to the work of Rowan University’s Office of
Sponsored Programs (OSP). Reporting to the Director of OSP on the Glassboro
campus, this role assists faculty and staff in the preparation of federal,
state, and other grant applications and budgets.

Additionally, Proposal Specialists ensure compliance regulations and
university policies/procedures are followed while preparing grant applications.

Requirements

• Two or more years of related experience
• Experience with submission of federal, state and private grants
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational abilities
• Ability to prioritize, exercise sound judgment and discretion, meet multiple deadlines and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders
• Ability to learn and utilize new technologies
• Attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with budgeting, Cayuse, Banner, grants.gov application packages, and Adobe Acrobat
• Familiarity with federal award management systems such as eRA Commons, ASSIST and Research.gov
• Familiarity with 2 CFR Part 200 regulations (formerly OMB Circulars A-133, A-21, A- 102)
• Working knowledge of research compliance (human/animal subjects, conflict of interest, Intellectual Property, and other regulatory requirements)
• Certified Research Administrator, CRA, CPRA or CFRA
• Experience with Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

• Review proposal submission instructions or guidelines from funding sources
• Assemble proposal packages by completing forms, inputting accurate data, and securing internal institutional approvals
• Assist faculty with preparing grant budgets, including initial development and (if needed) re-budgeting to accommodate modifications, increases, or decreases in available funds
• Provide exceptional collaboration, customer service, and support to faculty/staff by providing pre-award and non-financial post-award assistance (i.e. seeking answers from funders, processing no cost extension requests)

Benefits

• comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits
• extensive accrued time off/paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees