University of Delaware · 2 months ago
Grants Analyst, College of Engineering
Newark, DE
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe University of Delaware is seeking a Grants Analyst to manage the pre-award administration for contracts and grants within the College of Engineering. This role involves coordinating proposal submissions, managing research portfolios, and ensuring compliance with sponsor requirements.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
In pre-award processing, coordinate with PI the solicitation information and sponsor requirements
Collect and review proposal information including budget justification, certifications, and completed budget
Recommend matching funds sources
Act as liaison between faculty member and Research Office on any proposal issues
In collaboration with the PI, develop competitive proposals and assist in securing independent funding for projects
Coordinates and submits approval of complete proposal package using Cayuse or other appropriate programs
Review and make suggestions for Award Document for restrictions, reports and anything specific to the award
Schedule periodic face-to-face meetings with PI’s
Review and make recommendations for solicitation, budget, certifications, effort committed and matching funds requests for accuracy prior to submission to the University Research Office
Assist in set-up of new awards
Ensure that all required documentation is provided to the University Research Office
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
The Grants Analyst I assists PIs in the preparation and submission of proposals under guidance, focusing on learning sponsor and University procedures
The Grants Analyst II manages proposal submissions independently and advises faculty on complex or multi-sponsor solicitations, often serving as a subject-matter resource within the team
Qualification
Required
Grants Analyst I: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field with two years job-related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Grants Analyst II: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related field with three years of job-related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Certified or actively working towards certification in Research Administration by a nationally recognized research certification organization
Skill in budget preparation and management of contracts and grants
Demonstrated ability to use advance techniques in spreadsheet and database management or actively working towards certification (Excel/Access), preferably experience with PeopleSoft and various sponsor databases Query writing and report generations using a variety of data sources is required
Ability to analyze budgetary expenditures for compliance with approved policies and procedures
Ability to work independently, strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to interact well with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds
Effective analytical and technical skills are required, including the use of financial management systems, relational databases, spreadsheets and word-processing software programs
Financial and budget planning experience required
Effective human resource management is required
Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
Ability to gather and analyze statistical data and generate ad-hoc reports that are meaningful and understandable to those not familiar with the data being reported
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of constituents on a variety of research management topics
A high level of independent judgment is required
Intermediate computer knowledge and experience required
Skills to quantify and illustrate complex reports, comparisons, impacts, and/or projections (includes but is not limited to proficiency with spreadsheet, database and word processing)
Preferred
Knowledge of University of Delaware PeopleSoft Grants processing systems is preferred
Company
University of Delaware
The University of Delaware - a state assisted, privately chartered institution - is a Land Grant, Sea Grant, Space Grant and Carnegie Research University (very high research activity).
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (77)
2024 (64)
2023 (57)
2022 (32)
2021 (32)
2020 (37)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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