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Auburn University

Contracts & Grants Specialist

🇺🇸 Auburn, AL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $37K - $71K

💻 Other

🗓️ July 3rd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Auburn University is hiring a Contracts & Grants Specialist to provide administrative support to the College of Agriculture and Agricultural Experiment Station on grants, extramural projects, and compliance with A-21 cost accounting standards. The specialist advises faculty and administration on contract procedures, ensures proposal compliance, coordinates grant activities, and supports research-related trainings.

Highlights
  • Advise faculty and administration on contract and grant procedures and approvals.
  • Serve as liaison between departments and central offices for proposal submissions and compliance.
  • Manage pre-award grant activities and submit grants on behalf of the college.
  • Promote and coordinate grant opportunities, workshops, and training for faculty.
  • Provide customer service to faculty, staff, administration, and sponsors regarding pre-award activity.
  • Prepare periodic contract and grant reports and maintain funded project data.
  • Support Associate Dean for Research and others in grantsmanship and research trainings.
  • Required software knowledge includes general computer and software program experience.
  • Qualifications vary by level from a Bachelor's degree in related fields with 0 to 4 years of contract and grant management experience; 8 years' experience may substitute for degree.
  • Salary range from $36,540 to $71,120 annually.