Grant Operations Specialist

🇺🇸 Hybrid - New Brunswick, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $71K - $109K 💻 Operations 🗓️ July 13th, 2026

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Rutgers University is hiring a Grant Operations Specialist. The role involves managing accounting and budget responsibilities for multiple research projects, overseeing pre- and post-award grant processes, developing administrative processes, and handling internal financial operations related to grants.

Highlights

Administers grants including budget development, financial document maintenance, proposal routing through RAPSS, and post-award fiscal management.
Supports and develops administrative processes and general administration tasks.
Manages business processes such as purchasing, payroll, and commitment accounting related to grants.
Must have a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field with at least two years of relevant experience.
Requires proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, grants.gov, and university-specific systems like RAPSS.
Knowledge of federal award administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements is necessary.
Salary range is $71,447 to $109,422, depending on qualifications and experience.
Position is full-time with standard hours totaling 37.5 per week, and may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.
Position is within the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research at Rutgers University.
Offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, and educational benefits.