Contracts & Grants Specialist

🇺🇸 Auburn, AL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $37K - $71K

💻 Other

🗓️ September 4th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Auburn University is hiring a Contracts & Grants Specialist. The role involves partnering with multiple departments within the College of Veterinary Medicine to support extramural research projects from proposal inception to award oversight. The specialist manages contract and grant accounting, ensures compliance with terms, handles project logistics, and maintains detailed financial records.

Highlights

Support extramural projects including proposal development and award management.
Oversee contract and grant compliance, accounting, and monitoring expenditures.
Manage project logistics such as vendor contracts, purchase orders, equipment procurement, disclosures, and payroll.
Conduct monthly reconciliations and maintain detailed project documentation.
Liaise between faculty, staff, and sponsors to ensure legal and financial compliance.
Train employees and conduct workshops on proposal development and award management.
Bachelor’s degree in business, management, finance, accounting, or related field required; experience levels defined for Specialist I, II, and III.
Experience in contract and grants management is desired.
Salary range is $36,540 to $71,120.
Work within the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Medicine Administration department.