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Grants and Financial Specialist
Office of the Dean of the Faculty, Brown University. Job Description
The Grants and Financial Specialist independently manages all matters pertaining to grants administration, both financial and administrative, and has financial oversight and administrative responsibility for sponsored projects. This position provides high-level comprehensive pre- and post-award management, subcontract administration, and financial analysis to the Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences (DEEPS) faculty, staff, and students. The role serves as the administrative liaison between the Department, Sponsored Projects, collaborating institutions, sponsoring agencies, and principal investigators (PIs). The incumbent has broad responsibilities in research administration, including financial matters. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 3‑5 years of experience in research administration or accounting/financial/budgeting experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. A degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Health, Science, Engineering, or Math is preferred. Experience with proposal preparation with federal and non-federal grants and using the InfoEd/Huron grants management (or similar) system preferred. Familiarity with eRA Commons, NSPIRES, Research.gov, and/or Grants.gov preferred. Higher education or non-profit work experience preferred. Excellent financial analytical ability. Willingness and interest in assuming increasing levels of responsibilities, networking, leadership, and training opportunities. Highly proficient in Excel applications (data manipulations); MS Excel and Google Docs preferred. Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) to elicit and disperse information; to present information (including data) and communications in a clear and concise manner. Strong organizational, administrative, time management, and critical thinking skills. Ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced, multi‑faceted work environment. Flexible, service‑oriented, and resourceful. Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a multi‑tasking environment while maintaining careful attention to detail. Ability to work with a diverse population and handle confidential information with discretion. Hybrid Eligibility
This position is hybrid eligible. Benefits
Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance, summer hours, winter break, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts, and more. EEO Statement
Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.
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Office of the Dean of the Faculty, Brown University. Job Description
The Grants and Financial Specialist independently manages all matters pertaining to grants administration, both financial and administrative, and has financial oversight and administrative responsibility for sponsored projects. This position provides high-level comprehensive pre- and post-award management, subcontract administration, and financial analysis to the Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences (DEEPS) faculty, staff, and students. The role serves as the administrative liaison between the Department, Sponsored Projects, collaborating institutions, sponsoring agencies, and principal investigators (PIs). The incumbent has broad responsibilities in research administration, including financial matters. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 3‑5 years of experience in research administration or accounting/financial/budgeting experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. A degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Health, Science, Engineering, or Math is preferred. Experience with proposal preparation with federal and non-federal grants and using the InfoEd/Huron grants management (or similar) system preferred. Familiarity with eRA Commons, NSPIRES, Research.gov, and/or Grants.gov preferred. Higher education or non-profit work experience preferred. Excellent financial analytical ability. Willingness and interest in assuming increasing levels of responsibilities, networking, leadership, and training opportunities. Highly proficient in Excel applications (data manipulations); MS Excel and Google Docs preferred. Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) to elicit and disperse information; to present information (including data) and communications in a clear and concise manner. Strong organizational, administrative, time management, and critical thinking skills. Ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced, multi‑faceted work environment. Flexible, service‑oriented, and resourceful. Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a multi‑tasking environment while maintaining careful attention to detail. Ability to work with a diverse population and handle confidential information with discretion. Hybrid Eligibility
This position is hybrid eligible. Benefits
Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance, summer hours, winter break, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts, and more. EEO Statement
Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.
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