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Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP)

Grants Pre-Award Administrator

Under the supervision of the Director of Pre-Award Services in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, the Grants Pre-Award Administrator (Professional Services Specialist 3) is responsible for proactively researching and identifying external funding opportunities that support faculty and faculty-student research, develop curriculum, enhance student success, aid recruitment and retention and support campus programming and community outreach.

Working collaboratively with faculty, staff, deans and administrators, the Grants Pre-Award Administrator researches and communicates grant opportunities on a daily basis; assists in preparing competitive proposals; submits proposals; provides direct assistance to faculty in developing grantsmanship plans and skill development; and provides training for faculty and staff. The Grants Pre-Award Administrator has primary responsibility for developing and submitting federal, state and local grant proposals for all academic and nonacademic units, centers, institutes, and outreach programs. This position requires travel and a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and minimum of two years of professional experience with preparation of research proposals, budgets and reports in an educational, non-profit and/or government setting is required. A Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Internal Kean and New Jersey City University applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute full-time related Kean or NJCU work experience on a year-for-year basis.

Candidate must have excellent communication skills (oral & written); superior planning, problem-solving, analytical, organizational, project management and customer service skills; and advanced personal computer and related software skills, e.g. Microsoft 365, spreadsheets, database, data query, Internet, and research administration. Preferred qualifications include: Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Certified Pre-Award Research Administrator (CPRA) certification; familiarity with federal and state regulations that pertain to public/private funding sources and higher education; and familiarity with Pivot, GrantForward, and/or other similar funding databases.

Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made. Please submit your cover letter, resume/CV and contact information for three professional references. Official transcripts are required prior to the starting date of employment.

In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Law, the negotiated annual salary range for this position is: $63,833.23 - $76,610.24 (Steps 1-5). Salaries for internal applicants will be based on union negotiated calculations. This position may also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan and benefits for work life balance. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to our Kean University Benefits website.

Attention current Kean University employees (including part-time Student Assistants, Graduate Assistants, Academic Specialists and Adjuncts): Please apply via the internal career site to ensure consideration as an internal candidate. To apply internally, please log into your Workday account and select the Career icon on your homepage to view available positions.

Additional Information

Employment at Kean requires working at any of our New Jersey campus locations or affiliated work sites, which may include, but not be limited to: the main campus in Union; Kean Ocean in Toms River; Kean Skylands in Jefferson Township; Kean Jersey City; Kean at Brookdale in Middletown Township; Manahawkin; Princeton; and Trenton. Location assignments will be based on operational and university needs. Faculty may also be assigned to teach online classes for Kean Global.

Kean University complies with the New Jersey First Act (Senate Bill No. 1730, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any individual newly hired by Kean University will be required to abide by this law and establish a principal residence in New Jersey. New employees will have a full 365 days to establish such residence, from the effective date of hire.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please refer to Section III.A. of our Reasonable Accommodations Policy & Procedures.

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Mission Statement

Kean University, New Jersey's first Urban Research University, creates a world-class, innovative and inclusive society through equity and excellence in teaching, learning, global research, and impactful public engagement.

EEO/AA Statement

Kean University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer