Post-Award Specialist - New Orleans, United States - Tulane University Staff

    Tulane University Staff
    Tulane University Staff New Orleans, United States

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    Responsible for managing post-award activities in support of an assigned portfolio of grants and contracts within one or more units (i.e., school(s), department, division, institute, or center) using knowledge of grant and contract management rules and regulations, technical expertise, and analytical skills.

    Post-award activities include regular review, reconciliation, and projection of award finances, preparing adjustments and corrections to award budgets, preparing financial reports, and at the end of the award, ensuring all financial requirements have been met and closing out the award.

    Interact regularly with and provide high quality customer service to faculty members conducting sponsored research. Ensure adherence to quality standards and all policies and award regulations.

    LOCATION(S): New Orleans, LA and Covington, LA


    • Fundamental interpersonal skills in a professional environment
    • Strong oral and written communication skills
    • Ability to analyze data and formulate conclusions
    • Ability to learn changing technologies related to grants and contracts management
    • Proficient use of computers; requires solid working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
    • Ability to create high-quality written documents
    • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects/tasks simultaneously
    • Proactively resolve problems and issues in a timely manner
    • Excellent customer service orientation
    • Aptitude in mathematics, financial management, and/or accounting
    • Deadline oriented; work well under pressure
    The education required for each level is listed below:

    Post-Award Specialist I (Pay Grade 24)


    • Associate's Degree or High School Diploma/equivalent and 3 years of directly related experience
    Post-Award Specialist II (Pay Grade 25)


    • Associate's Degree and 3 years of experience related to grants and contracts management, or High School Diploma/equivalent and 5 years of directly related experience
    Post-Award Specialist III (Pay Grade 26)


    • Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of experience related to grants and contracts management, or High School Diploma/equivalent and 9 years' grants and contracts management experience
    Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.


    • Bachelor's Degree