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Rutgers University

Grants Operations Specialist

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Newark, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $71K - $109K 💻 Operations 🗓️ May 4th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Grants Operations Specialist. This role supports the School of Nursing by managing the pre-award process for grant proposals, advising project leaders on guidelines and compliance, preparing budgets, securing institutional approvals, and submitting proposals through various systems to ensure compliance with sponsor and university policies.

Highlights

  • Serve as primary contact for faculty, staff, and students on grant proposal preparation and submission.

  • Advise on sponsor guidelines, regulatory compliance, and institutional submission procedures.

  • Prepare detailed summaries and develop timelines for proposal components.

  • Prepare and review proposal budgets and facilitate communication with internal and external partners.

  • Use RAPSS, grants.gov, and other portals to compile and submit applications.

  • Provide administrative support for grant-related programs and assist with select post-award tasks.

  • Required proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, grants.gov, and other submission systems; ability to learn RAPSS and Rutgers chart of accounts.

  • Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in a related field plus two years of grant administration experience or equivalent.

  • Knowledge of federal regulations and Uniform Administrative Requirements for federal awards is essential.

  • Salary range: $71,447 to $109,422 with benefits including medical, dental, paid leave, retirement plans, and life insurance.