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The Sr. Pre-Award Grant Administrator is responsible for reviewing, negotiating and administering externally funded research grants and contracts. This position will serve as the primary liaison with external sponsors, and will review and submit proposals on behalf of the university. The Sr. Pre-Award Grant Administrator will be responsible for setting up new awards and processing changes to existing awards in Georgetown's financial system (GMS). This position supports the researchers of Cluster #x, each of which includes several departments within Main campus and the Medical Center. The Sr. Pre-Award Grant Administrator will support all aspects of a grant or contract award, from cradle to grave including: proposal submission, award set-up, award management and assistance with closeout activities. This position also provides leadership, training and oversight of the grants and contracts manager in their cluster.

The Sr. Pre-Award Grant Administrator reports directly to their Cluster Research Administrator. This position works closely with the Pre-Award Grant Administrator, with other staff members in their cluster, across the Post-Award Grant Administrator roles within JORA, and other collaborating offices to ensure that awards are complete, accurate and in compliance with sponsor and institutional regulations, policies and guidelines.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 5 to 7 years of progressively responsible experience in a university or other non-profit grants management role.
• Knowledge of NIH funding mechanisms, including R01, P01, P30, T32 and foundation proposals.
• Flexible and adaptable to accommodate ongoing changes to internal and external policies.
• Capacity to establish clear priorities and multi-task in a high-volume setting.
• Ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrated financial accounting skills to enable financial and programmatic report production, and should include a high level of proficiency in Excel.
• Proven experience with financial systems, accounting, and cost accounting standards as they pertain to grants and contracts management.
• Skill in fostering a collaborative, customer-oriented working environment where there are multiple customers with competing priorities.
• Professional communication style, with an ability to work with external sponsors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Research Administration (CRA), Certified PreAward Research Administration (CPRA) and/or Certified Financial Research Administration (CFRA)
• Familiarity with Workday

Pay Range:

$54,616.00 - $100,493.33

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.

EEO Statement:

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.