Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible research administration experience
• Working knowledge of the grant lifecycle, including proposal development, award setup, post‑award administration, and closeout
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex financial analysis and produce customized financial reports
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working proficiency with other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to draft and edit grant‑related materials in compliance with sponsor guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines in a fast‑paced research environment
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with faculty, administrators, and external stakeholders

Preferred

• Experience preparing, managing, monitoring, and forecasting grant and project budgets
• Experience working with a variety of sponsors, including federal, state, private foundations, and industry sponsors
• Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and reconciliation experience in a research or academic environment
• Experience supporting multiple proposal submission systems (e.g., federal and non‑federal portals)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate administrative and financial records