College of Engineering and Information Technology, Shared Services Center

The Grant Specialist is a member of the College of Engineering and Information Technology's Shared Services Center and will support the Post-Award Sponsored Research Team. The position will be responsible for overseeing, managing, reporting and analyzing a portfolio of grants and other faculty accounts. The position provides direct support for a range of departments within COEIT for all financial and fiscal matters related to sponsored and non-sponsored activities.

UMBC offers competitive compensation.  This role starts at $62,000 and has 14 days of vacation as well as winter break, spring break, and personal days for regular full time roles.  Tuition remission is also available. 

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• Provide full-service grant support for faculty who have been awarded grant funding from external and internal agencies. Liaison on behalf of faculty with UMBC departments and/or individuals outside of UMBC necessary for successful administration of the project. Works closely with the SSC Pre-award team to administer awarded funds.
• Support for reconciliation and reporting on research-related accounts and activities within the College; including sponsored, Self-Support, foundation, and all other research accounts.
• Monthly account reconciliations, distribution of pay, journal entries, payroll transfers, budget revision requests, sub-award management, no-cost extension requests, report generation for PIs, forecasting/projections, project financial status reviews with PIs per the frequency they have requested.
• Assist in supporting the campus’ effort report certification process within the college.
• RT management and transaction approvals for all research accounts.
• Ad hoc analysis as requested by leadership and/or PIs

• Bachelor's degree
• Proficiency in Excel
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience preferably in budgeting, financial analysis, reconciliation, financial reporting, forecasting, and other related accounting/finance/analytical responsibilities.

• Experience in sponsored research post-award grant management within a higher education, particularly in areas such as budget and expenditure management, compliance, and preparation of financial reports in accordance with institutional policies and sponsor guidelines.

A background check will be required.

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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

Contingent II positions may include some benefits. 

Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position. 

Salary: $62,000 - $69,000 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, Memorandum of Understanding, USM Board of Regent policies, internal equity, budget and qualifications and experience. Most salary offers will be close to the minimum part of the range.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.