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Post-Award Specialist III

Tulane University

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 17 days ago

    Highlights

    REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree and 3 years effective work-related grants and contracts management related experience, or High School Diploma/equivalent and 9 years' grants and contracts management experience. Responsible for managing pre-award activities for an assigned portfolio of grants and contracts within a Research Administration Service Units (RASU) using knowledge of grant and contract management rules and regulations, technical expertise, and analytical skills.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNew Orleans, LA

    Description

    JobID: 1966

    Category: Research

    JobSchedule: Full time

    Posted Date: 2026-09-17T14:36:54+00:00

    JobShift: Day

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    Responsible for managing pre-award activities for an assigned portfolio of grants and contracts within a Research Administration Service Units (RASU) using knowledge of grant and contract management rules and regulations, technical expertise, and analytical skills. Manages the day-to-day operations and objectives in support of the assigned portfolio. Contributes information and ideas related to areas of responsibility as part of a cross functional team. Ensures effective and efficient workflow and adherence to quality standards for staff/program and self.

    REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

    • Bachelor's degree and 3 years effective work-related grants and contracts management related experience, or High School Diploma/equivalent and 9 years' grants and contracts management experience

    • Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Bachelor's degree

    • Knowledge of federal rules and regulations relating to research grant and/or contract activity

    • Knowledge of University policies and procedures relating to grant and contracts activity

    • Knowledge of University processes, systems and offices related to and/or involved in grant and contract submission and management

    • Ability to work with the pre-award specialists and solve problems, answer questions, and give guidance on pre-award activities and other grants management topics on a daily basis

    • Work with colleagues/team members to jointly solve questions and challenges in their daily work

    • High-level interpersonal skills in a professional environment

    • Excellent oral and written communication skills

    • Ability to analyze data and formulate conclusions

    • Ability to learn changing technologies related to grants and contracts management

    • Proficient use of computers; requires solid working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

    • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects/tasks simultaneously

    • Ability to create high-quality written documents

    • Ability to interact and communicate with senior leadership

    • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

    • Proactively resolve issues in a timely manner

    • Excellent customer service orientation

    • Deadline oriented; work well under pressure

    • Ability to mentor personnel for professional development

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