Grant Proposal Specialist
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States, 58203
Overview
Position focusing on securing external funding through proposal development, grant administration, and coordination with faculty, research administration, and supporting staff. This role involves assisting with external funding proposals, ensuring compliance, budgeting, and facilitating grant award setup.
Responsibilities
Partner with faculty and staff to develop compelling funding proposals
Guide researchers through complex grant guidelines and requirements
Create detailed budgets and justifications for research proposals
Manage award setup processes to support smooth project launches
Build relationships across campus as a liaison with research administration
Maintain comprehensive tracking systems for departmental proposals
Duties & Responsibilities
Assist faculty and staff in preparing and submitting external funding proposals
Contact funding agencies regarding programs, eligibility, and guidelines
Assist staff with interpreting sponsor guidelines and create checklists/guides for PIs
Aid in proposal development and clearance of proposals and budgets per policies and regulations
Review applications for completeness and ensure adherence to policies before submission
Become Novelution expert for CEM
Review cost share requirements and verify compliance
Verify subcontracts have appropriate documentation
Assist PIs in generating letters of support per proposal guidelines
Prepare files in proper format and upload to grants.gov/research.gov or other systems
Act as budget advisor on grant proposal teams
Coordinate with central research administration offices
Work with technical editor to ensure resumes and current/pending support are up to date
Maintain documentation of all concept papers, preproposals, and proposals
Track cost share commitments
Participate in Grant Award Setup: review proposal details, adjust parameters, verify budgets, and prepare setup documentation
Utilize reporting tools to prepare project tracking information
Lead meetings with stakeholders to ensure proper project setup and tracking
Provide post-award support to initiate salary projections and payroll setup
Qualifications
Strong communication skills (written and oral)
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational and prioritization abilities
Ability to multi-task and manage complex administrative processes
Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across institutional lines
Ability to communicate with a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff with tact and diplomacy
Associate's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
Three years of accounting experience
Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
To Apply Please include a cover letter and resume with your application.
Advertised:
30 Jan 2026 Central Standard Time
Applications close:
16 Feb 2026 Central Standard Time
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Responsibilities
Partner with faculty and staff to develop compelling funding proposals
Guide researchers through complex grant guidelines and requirements
Create detailed budgets and justifications for research proposals
Manage award setup processes to support smooth project launches
Build relationships across campus as a liaison with research administration
Maintain comprehensive tracking systems for departmental proposals
Duties & Responsibilities
Assist faculty and staff in preparing and submitting external funding proposals
Contact funding agencies regarding programs, eligibility, and guidelines
Assist staff with interpreting sponsor guidelines and create checklists/guides for PIs
Aid in proposal development and clearance of proposals and budgets per policies and regulations
Review applications for completeness and ensure adherence to policies before submission
Become Novelution expert for CEM
Review cost share requirements and verify compliance
Verify subcontracts have appropriate documentation
Assist PIs in generating letters of support per proposal guidelines
Prepare files in proper format and upload to grants.gov/research.gov or other systems
Act as budget advisor on grant proposal teams
Coordinate with central research administration offices
Work with technical editor to ensure resumes and current/pending support are up to date
Maintain documentation of all concept papers, preproposals, and proposals
Track cost share commitments
Participate in Grant Award Setup: review proposal details, adjust parameters, verify budgets, and prepare setup documentation
Utilize reporting tools to prepare project tracking information
Lead meetings with stakeholders to ensure proper project setup and tracking
Provide post-award support to initiate salary projections and payroll setup
Qualifications
Strong communication skills (written and oral)
Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational and prioritization abilities
Ability to multi-task and manage complex administrative processes
Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across institutional lines
Ability to communicate with a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff with tact and diplomacy
Associate's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
Three years of accounting experience
Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
To Apply Please include a cover letter and resume with your application.
Advertised:
30 Jan 2026 Central Standard Time
Applications close:
16 Feb 2026 Central Standard Time
#J-18808-Ljbffr