Grants And Financial Coordinator

Position Purpose

The Grants and Financial Coordinator position is key to the mission of the School of Public Health (SPH) and affiliated centers in research and training. This position provides grant support for the faculty, postdocs, students, senior research staff and administrative team. This person is involved in supporting all aspects of federal, state and private foundation grants and contracts. Additionally, this individual will serve as a liaison with Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP), pre- and post-award staff, Controller's Office and assist with day-to-day administrative activities of the Centers, as needed. Additionally, provides financial support to the Department's administrative group.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University.

This is a hybrid eligible position

Job Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, project management, or a related field. Or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Experience with federal and non-federal grants preferred

Job Competencies

• Able to work quickly and efficiently with many concurrent deadlines, and multiple Principal Investigators
• Able to work together with other support staff when deadlines must be met
• Advanced organizational skills gained through experience and education.
• Demonstrates efficiency and precision in completing tasks.
• Knowledge of Excel.
• Experience with proofreading and editing.
• Self-starter, forward thinking individual, proven initiative, pro-active.
• Must be able to multitask efficiently and accurately.
• Quantitative skills needed for budgeting
• Excellent computer, written, organization and communication skills.
• Ability to develop effective tracking systems.