GRANT ADMINISTRATOR I

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

The Grant Administrator I, under the direction of the Associate Director of Research Administration, Pre- Award, assists in matters pertinent to the administration of grants regarding pre-award processes for the College of Engineering and Computing. Works with Principal Investigators (PIs) to prepare competitive grant and contract proposals, ensuring compliance with sponsor, federal, state, and university requirements. Collaborates with PIs and the Office of Research & Economic Development (ORED) to facilitate accurate submissions, complete budgets, and proper documentation for pre-award requirements.

• Assists the Associate Director of Research Administration, Pre-Award in all matters related to the preparation, review, and submission of grant proposals within the College of Engineering and Computing.
• Provides routine guidance to faculty and research staff on proposal preparation requirements, sponsor guidelines, internal deadlines, and university procedures.
• Reviews proposal narratives, budgets, budget justifications, and supporting documentation for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with sponsor and University policies.
• Coordinates with faculty, staff, and ORED to facilitate submission, budget review, compliance checks, and other pre-award functions.
• Maintains confidentiality of information involving research grant activities, including sponsor-specific requirements and faculty submissions.
• Applies sponsor regulations, funding announcements, and federal/state guidelines to ensure accuracy and compliance in proposal submissions.
• Assists PIs with identifying required proposal components and ensures proper formatting, documentation, and certifications are included.
• Monitors and maintains records of proposal submissions, deadlines, and sponsor communications; prepares regular updates for the Associate Director and faculty as needed.
• Reviews expenditure-related documentation connected to pre-award cost-sharing or commitments to verify compliance with sponsor, state, and University requirements.
• Communicates with ORED to track proposal status, resolve issues, and ensure timely completion of sponsor requirements.
• Recommends and applies established procedures for proposal preparation to improve efficiency, completeness, and compliance.
• Provides assistance on multi-investigator or departmental proposals by coordinating routine information and required documents.
• Remains current with sponsor updates and pre-award requirements by attending training sessions and applying knowledge to proposal preparation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
• Notarizes research-related documents, including but not limited to patent applications and affidavits, ensuring completeness and accuracy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of related experience; OR five (5) years of related experience ; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Job Category

• Administrative

Advertised Salary

$56,014.60 - $58,000

Work Schedule

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Criminal Background Check

How To Apply

Prospective Employee

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