"Pre-Award Grants Research Administrator"

Job Description

Tennessee State University Department of Research and Sponsored Programs invites applications for the position of Pre-Award Grants Research Administrator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with faculty and researchers to interpret sponsor guidelines and ensure the development of compliant and competitive proposals.
• Prepare and review proposal budgets and justifications in accordance with institutional and sponsor policies.
• Ensure timely submission of proposals through electronic research administration systems (e.g., grants.gov, Research.gov, NSF Fastlane, NIH eRA Commons).
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and private sponsor regulations and institutional policies governing sponsored research.
• Route proposals through internal approval processes and maintain proposal records in the institution's research management system.
• Assist with institutional registrations and maintenance of organizational profiles with sponsor portals.
• Serve as a resource to faculty and staff by offering guidance, training, and assistance in pre-award procedures.
• Coordinate with post-award administrators to ensure continuity and compliance from proposal through award.
• Participate in workshops, webinars, and professional development opportunities to remain current on research administration practices.
• Assist in developing standard operating procedures and training materials for pre-award functions.

Preferred Skills and Attributes:

• Familiarity with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and other federal grant regulations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communicator with a service-oriented approach to supporting faculty and staff.