Proposal Specialist – Pre‑Award Support

About the role

The Proposal Specialist provides pre‑award support to faculty and postdoctoral fellows, handling budget development, form completion and submission for a wide range of federal and non‑federal funding mechanisms.

Key responsibilities

• Provide pre‑award support to faculty and postdoctoral fellows, including budget development, form completion and submission.
• Prepare and submit proposals for federal and non‑federal funding mechanisms, managing new, resubmission and renewal submissions.
• Identify, organize, and facilitate collaborative research proposals across multiple departments and the Medical Center.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor and institutional regulations, policies and guidelines.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree and 3‑5 years of progressive experience in university or non‑profit grants management.
• Knowledge of federal (NIH, NSF, DOD) and non‑federal funding mechanisms, as well as relevant guidelines (2 CFR 200, FAR).
• Ability to prioritize, multitask in a high‑volume environment and work under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for budgeting.
• Experience with Adobe Professional and DocuSign.
• Electronic submission via Grants.gov and other portals.
• Familiarity with Workday and financial accounting systems.

What we offer

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and retirement savings.
• Tuition assistance, work‑life balance programs and employee discounts.
• Competitive salary range from $47,586 to $87,558 annually.