Grants Specialist - Long Island University : Job Details

Title: Grants Specialist (Part-Time) Department: Sponsored Research Campus: University Center - Brookville, New York Hourly Rate: $30/hour at 17 hours per week maximum FLSA: Exempt Starting Date: As soon as possible Contact: Please submit an online application Reporting to the Director of Sponsored Projects, the grants specialist (part-time) provides planning, assistance, and support to faculty, administrators, and staff in all areas of sponsored research in pre-award and non-financial post-award. The grants specialist will assist with providing support for sponsored research administration. Principle Responsibilities: Pre-Award Support • Assist in interpreting funding opportunity guidelines (e.g., NIH, NSF, NEH, DOE, private foundations) and preparing proposals for submission. • Review budgets for accuracy and compliance with sponsor and institutional policies. • Coordinate internal routing, approvals, and submission in Grants.gov, Research.gov, or sponsor-specific portals. • Track deadlines and assist with completion of required certifications, disclosures, and institutional forms. Post-Award Support • Support award set-up and ensure compliance with award terms and conditions. • Monitor expenditures and assist with preparation of budget modifications, progress reports, and closeout documents. • Liaise with Finance, HR, and faculty to address compliance or reporting requirements. • Maintain accurate records and assist in audit readiness activities. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or CRA certification preferred. • Prefer 1-2 years of experience in research administration, preferably in a university or nonprofit setting. • Working knowledge of federal sponsor policies (e.g., Uniform Guidance, NIH Grants Policy Statement). • Proficiency with grant submission portals and enterprise systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, Grants.gov, Research.gov) desirable. • Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and customer-service orientation. LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.