Grant Financial Analyst

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.

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Here is what we offer: 

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match 
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

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JOB PURPOSE:

The Grant/Financial Analyst (Grants & Research Success Manager) plays a key role in supporting the college’s research mission, provides technical and analytical expertise to Principal Investigators and staff involved in externally funded projects.  The position maintains tools that support the University’s Sponsored Programs fiscal and program management, providing high quality customer service, and maintaining effective communication with university offices for problem solving.  The position provides guidance and training to faculty and staff in the preparation and submission of sponsor reports for external funding of research projects so that individual faculty members can efficiently use their grant and contract funding in accordance with the research project goals and requirements of the sponsor and policies of Howard University. The individual in this role will help the CEA and the university fulfill their missions and move Howard University closer to meeting its goal of gaining and sustaining the R1 Carnegie Designation. It develops and manages grant administration and management policies and procedures to include assessing future opportunities, short- and long-range planning and lifecycle management.  The position reports directly to the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education and supports faculty when requests for deliverables are made by the Office of the Dean for research related financial transactions or activities and assists with bringing them to successful completion.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY:

None

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Internal contacts include administrators, faculty, staff, and students in the College of Engineering and Architecture with most of the internal contacts residing in Research Administrative Services, Grants and Contracts, Office of Financial Analysis and Budget, Restricted Accounting, Accounts Payable, Office of Financial Aid, and Office of Procurement and Contracting.  External contacts include outside funding agencies, other universities, professional associations, consultants, vendors, alumni, and the public.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Manage Pre-Award Activities: Perform all pre-award functions for CEA PI-led research projects, including reviewing funding opportunities, assisting with proposal development, ensuring budget accuracy, and verifying compliance with both university and funding agency policies.

• Oversee Post-Award Administration: Handle all post-award tasks such as monitoring expenditures, ensuring allowable use of funds, preparing financial reports, and maintaining compliance with university and sponsor regulations throughout the grant lifecycle.

• Provide support to faculty as to sponsor regulations and proposal submission requirements and to identify and resolve budget and compliance issues.

• Manage Pre-Award Activities: Perform all pre-award functions for CEA PI-led research projects, including reviewing funding opportunities, assisting with proposal development, ensuring budget accuracy, and verifying compliance with both university and funding agency policie