Grant & Contract Administrator III

Proposal Development and Submission

Manage end-to-end preparation, review, and submission of complex proposals, including multi-PI, multi-institution, center-level, and limited-submission applications. Interpret and apply sponsor guidelines, FOAs, and institutional policies to ensure compliant and competitive submissions. Develop, review, and revise detailed proposal budgets, budget justifications, and supporting documentation. Coordinate with PIs on the required materials and resolve issues prior to submission. Ensure timely submission through sponsor portals (e.g., Grants.gov, Research.gov, NIH ASSIST).

Compliance and Risk Management

Conduct comprehensive compliance reviews for all proposal components, including budget accuracy, cost principles, effort commitments, subrecipient documentation, and regulatory requirements. Identify and mitigate compliance risks related to sponsor terms, institutional policies, and federal regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance, agency-specific rules). Ensure adherence to internal deadlines, routing procedures, and institutional approval workflows. Ability to interpret and apply regulations, policies, and laws related to sponsored programs within the context of the institution's goals, priorities, and practices.

Operational Excellence

Communicate proactively and collaboratively to maintain positive, service-oriented relationships. Mentorship and support to junior GCA’s. Support team culture by modeling critical thinking, accountability, and collaborative problem-solving. Proven ability to successfully collaborate with, and gain consensus among, a diverse constituency including internal and external stakeholders, in different geographic locations and with sometimes distinct needs. Effective listening skills and ability to maintain confidentiality and professionally represent the institution.