Proposal Specialist (PSS3), Office of Sponsored Programs

Grant Proposal Specialists are key to the work of Rowan University’s Office of Sponsored Programs. 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.

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)

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college
• Two or more years of related experience
• Experience with submission of federal, state and private grants
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

Benefits:

• For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).
• For more detailed information, please visit: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/

Salary:

• In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is AFT: Range 21 ($63,833.24 to $73,416.00), with placement within the range determined by candidate's qualifications, professional experience, internal equity, and other factors. 
• For internal applicants, salary is determined per the Pay Adjustment formula (NJAC 4A:3-4.9 & 4.10). 

Notes: 

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.
• Only completed, online applications submitted on or before the deadline will be considered.
• This is a hybrid position that requires in office work hours.