Research Administration, Pre/Post Award II

Emory University

. Manage pre- and post-award activities for an assigned portfolio of grants and contracts .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing pre- and post-award activities for grants and contracts, including budget preparation, compliance, and financial reporting. Proficient in collaborating with faculty and Principal Investigators to ensure adherence to federal regulations and university policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Grants And Contracts ManagementBudget Preparation And Financial ReportingFederal Rules And Regulations KnowledgeMS Office Suite ProficiencyPeopleSoft Financial System Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Budget AdjustmentsFinancial ReportingProposal DevelopmentCost-Sharing RequirementsEffort-Certification ManagementSubcontractor Invoice ApprovalsAward ComplianceResearch-Protection RequirementsAward TransfersProject Closeout

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuitePeopleSoft Financial System

Industry Keywords

Pre-Award ActivitiesPost-Award ActivitiesSponsored ResearchBudget JustificationsNo-Cost ExtensionsRebudgetingChanges In Scope

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage pre- and post-award activities for an assigned portfolio of grants and contracts
Review, reconcile, and project award finances; prepare budget adjustments, corrections, and financial reports
Establish accounts and define billing, reporting, budget, and cost-sharing requirements
Coordinate payroll adjustments for budgeted and cost-sharing positions
Manage budget, reporting, compliance, and effort-certification timelines
Communicate with Principal Investigators regarding budgets, expenses, adjustments, and revisions
Submit financial and non-financial reports as required
Coordinate requests for no-cost extensions, carryover, rebudgeting, changes in scope, and other award changes
Facilitate subcontractor invoice approvals and assist with award transfers and project closeout
Assist faculty and Principal Investigators with grant and contract proposal development, preparation, and submission
Prepare and review proposal budgets, budget justifications, biosketches, and facilities and resources information
Monitor proposals through routing, obtain signatures, and track proposal status and research-protection requirements
Collaborate with colleagues and provide customer service to faculty conducting sponsored research
Ensure adherence to quality standards, university policies, sponsor guidelines, and award regulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and three years of experience related to grants and contracts management OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Pre- and post-award experience preferred
Knowledge of federal rules and regulations / terms and conditions relating to research grant and/or contract activity
Proficiency with MS Office Suite software
Knowledge of the PeopleSoft Financial System preferred
Ability to work during Eastern (EST) time zone business hours may apply
Primary work location cannot be New Jersey, Alaska, Hawaii, any U.S. Territories, or outside of the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work with only occasional visits to an Emory University location
Potential Eastern (EST) time zone business hours
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Equal opportunity employment