Specialist, Post-Award Grants

The Post-Award Specialist is responsible for contract negotiation for sponsored projects and post award administrative tasks including budget development support, communicating pre- and post-award compliance concerns, processing award modifications and prior approval requests, providing post-award training and technical assistance to project directors, and completing special projects as assigned to meet the needs of the University and the Sponsored Programs and Research Administration office.

Responsibilities

Develops resources and provides post-award technical assistance to project directors and administrative personnel; Processes subawards, award modifications, and prior approval requests; Reviews external award documents to refine budget, deliverables, and recommend if contract necessitates EKU Legal Counsel review; Performs general reviews of spending on active grant awards; Assists with special projects and initiatives; Supports office functions by completing all other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree; Two years of experience with budgeting, grant compliance, or related duties

Benefits

Retirement: KTRS