GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR (PRE-AWARD)

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Grants Administrator (Pre-Award) to join our team and play a critical role in securing funding for innovative projects.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture relationships with Faculty, Grantors, and Funding Agencies, gaining insights into their funding priorities.
• Partner with administrative support staff, faculty, and key stakeholders to refine proposal elements.
• Responsible for the submission of various grant proposals, including large, complex, multi-project submissions to vital Sponsors like the NIH, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and CIRM.
• Prepare, review and negotiate outgoing subaward agreements and amendments for the Institute.
• Engage in award negotiation and agreement drafting with grantors to ensure compliance with institutional and sponsor policies.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Sponsor and Scripps Research requirements and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting, finance, business administration, public health or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience preferred.
• Experience in working with the NIH and/or other Federal Sponsors and expertise in proposal review and submission is highly desirable, as is the knowledge and understanding of various grant application and award management processes.
• Effective analytical, verbal, and written communication skills and the ability to efficiently interact with faculty, staff, and leadership.
• Proven ability to efficiently manage one’s time to organize and prioritize workload.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on deadlines and excel in a collaborative environment.
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office, including word processing, web searching, reporting, database manipulation, spreadsheet management, and the ability to learn new systems and applications.

Qualifications

• On-campus position requiring 4 days per week working onsite from our La Jolla campus, with flexibility to work 1 day per week remotely from home.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including Employer Contributed Retirement Plan, Full Suite of Health and Welfare plans, and competitive vacation and sick leave policies.

Pay

The expected hiring range for this position is $29.80 to $37.50/hourly, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is an on-campus position requiring 4 days per week working onsite from our La Jolla campus, with flexibility to work 1 day per week remotely from home.