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Rutgers University

Grant Operations Specialist

🇺🇸 Hybrid - New Brunswick, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $71K - $109K 💻 Operations 🗓️ June 5th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Grant Operations Specialist. The role manages accounting and budgeting for multiple research projects, handling all aspects of grants administration including pre- and post-award processes, fiscal management, and supporting administrative operations within the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research.

Highlights

  • Manages budget development, financial document creation, proposal routing through RAPSS, and post-award fiscal activities including close-out summaries.

  • Develops and supports administrative processes and oversees internal business operations such as purchasing, payroll, and commitment accounting.

  • Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field plus at least two years of relevant sponsored projects administration experience.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, grants.gov, and the Research Administration and Proposal Submission System (RAPSS).

  • Strong knowledge of Uniform Administrative Requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements for federal awards.

  • Salary range: $71,447 to $109,422, with the final offer based on qualifications, experience, and funding availability.

  • Position is full-time, exempt, and eligible for hybrid work arrangements under Rutgers policy.

  • Located in the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research department at Rutgers University.

  • Provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, retirement plans, paid leave, educational benefits, and employee discounts.

  • Supports equal employment opportunity and requires completion of pre-employment screenings.