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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Grant Coordinator - Fort Pierce, FL.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Responsible for coordinating sponsored research activities for HBOI by working directly with Principal Investigators (PIs) and Project Managers (PMs) to prepare and submit budgets for grant proposals and to monitor the budget of awards.

Duties include budget analysis, budget preparation, budget maintenance, account reconciliation, determination and implementation of policies and procedures relating to sponsored programs, interpretation of grant documents to assure departmental compliance, and liaison with funding agencies and University offices.

Responsible for timely preparation of purchase requisitions, authorization of payment of invoices, submitting spend authorizations, preparing expense reimbursements, tracking monitoring Time and Effort, and related matters.

Monitor awards and end dates.

Prepare Cost Allocations for externally funded faculty and staff.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Sick Leave Pool Program.

Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).

Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day

Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.

Valid Florida Driver's License required.


Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

Experience with grant/contract proposal development, budgeting, grant/contract award accounting and monitoring, or project management.

Ability to work independently, plan and organize work efficiently and accurately, communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels and maintain a high level of confidentiality.

The ability to exercise independent judgment, work under pressure, manage multiple relationships and priorities along with a high level of professionalism and dependability.

Experience in higher education, research or non-profit organization.

Salary:

$65,000 - $71,000 per year.

College or Department:

HBOI: Financial Services

Location:

Harbor Branch (HBOI)

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Application Deadline:

2025-09-10

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accommodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.