Award Specialist
Core
Subject matter expert for complex sponsored award management, ensuring institutional compliance and mitigating risk across the university.
Role type
Senior IC research administration specialist (award operations)
Builds
Award management processes and systems for university research sponsors
Domain
Higher education research administration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Interpretation of sponsor terms, independent judgment on award structures, data integrity management, audit and reconciliation, process improvement, regulatory interpretation
Preferred skills
Knowledge of federal sponsor requirements (Uniform Guidance, NIH, NSF, DOD), analytical problem-solving, relationship management
Technologies
GMAS
Responsibilities
Lead institutional review and acceptance of complex sponsored award notices; resolve non-routine high-impact issues; execute audit and reconciliation routines; develop and improve award management processes; serve as senior escalation point for complex issues
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC