Grant Specialist I - Infectious Diseases - Remote

Overview

The Grant Specialist I will play a vital role in the sponsored project life cycle for the Project ARK/Ryan White team, ensuring research proposals adhere to sponsor guidelines and are successfully submitted.

In Short

• Manage proposal and grant submissions.
• Support pre-award and post-award activities.
• Ensure compliance with grant-related information requests.
• Assist with accounting issues and fund management.
• Collaborate with program managers and teams.
• Complete expense reporting and auditing.
• Establish vendor partnerships following procurement policies.
• Attend program meetings and assist with administrative duties.
• Work in a normal office environment with potential travel.
• Maintain compliance and justification for expenditures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 1 year of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Research Management System (RMS) preferred.
• No specific certification required.
• Skills in accounting and grant administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies.
• Deadline management skills.
• Maintaining composure under pressure.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation and 10 holidays.
• Competitive health insurance packages.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Retirement savings plan with contributions.
• Wellness programs and mental health resources.
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave for new parents.
• Tuition coverage for employees and family.
• Support for childcare and adult care needs.
• Access to dietitians and financial resources.
• Inclusive community emphasizing collaboration and innovation.