Senior Grants and Contracts Specialist

Department: Office of the Provost The Office of the Provost oversees several strategic initiatives that directly impact the student, faculty, and staff experience at the university. In support of all academic endeavors, these initiatives include planning for future needs and direction, supporting inclusive excellence in all aspects of the academic mission, and nurturing UMBC’s goal of being an access institution.

Position Overview: The Office of the Provost is seeking a Senior Grants and Contracts Specialist to provide comprehensive pre- and post-award administrative and financial support. This role serves as a key member of the Shared Services Center, managing research-related accounts and ensuring the success of the university's research mission.

Why Work at UMBC? UMBC offers competitive compensation.  This role starts at $77,500 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available. What is it like to work at UMBC?  Check out Glassdoor or Indeed. For 16 years in a row UMBC has been recognized as a Great College to Work For!

Telework: A hybrid telework schedule may be available.

Responsibilities:

• Proposal Support: Partner with Faculty to develop budgets and navigate the grant submission and routing process.
• Financial Oversight: Perform complex account reconciliations, manage sub-awards, and process budget revisions.
• Analysis and Reporting: Conduct recurring financial analysis and forecasting to provide faculty and leadership with strategic fiscal insights.
• Collaborative Liaison: Act as a primary point of contact between faculty, central administrative offices, and external collaborators.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree required. A degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred to support the technical demands of the role.
• Experience: Three years of progressive experience in grant administration, budgeting, financial reporting, and forecasting.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial analysis, reconciliation, and managing complex analytical responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Educational Background: A Bachelor's degree specifically in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Direct experience with Kuali and ticketing systems.
• Prior experience in higher education, administration, particularly within a shared services center or central office environment.
• Proven ability to lead fiscal meetings and provide high-level forecasting and projections for departmental leadership and faculty.

Background Screening Statement: A background check will be required.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Upload a cover letter and a resume.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Benefits: UMBC offers a rich benefits package. Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here): Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave
• 15 Days of Sick Leave
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Salary: Salary: $77,500 to $87,000 depending on qualifications and experience. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Hours: Full-Time

Type: Regular

FLSA Status: Exempt