Job Description:

Pre-Award SpecialistResearch Administration Service Units

Location: New Orleans, LA

Summary

Responsible for managing pre-award activities for an assigned portfolio of grants and contracts within a Research Administration Service Units (RASU) using knowledge of grant and contract management rules and regulations, technical expertise, and analytical skills. Manages the day-to-day operations and objectives in support of the assigned portfolio. Contributes information and ideas related to areas of responsibility as part of a cross functional team. Ensures effective and efficient workflow and adherence to quality standards for staff/program and self.

LOCATION(S): New Orleans, LA and Covington, LA

Required Qualifications

The education required for each level is listed below:

Pre-Award Specialist I (Pay Grade 24)* Associate's Degree or High School Diploma/equivalent and 3 years of directly related experience

Pre-Award Specialist II (Pay Grade 25)* Associate's Degree and 3 years of experience related to grants and contracts management, or High School Diploma/equivalent and 6 years of directly related experience


Pre-Award Specialist III (Pay Grade 26)*Associate's Degree and 5 years effective work-related grants and contracts management, or High School Diploma/equivalent and 8 years of directly related experience *Bachelor's Degree and 3 years effective work-related grants and contracts management related experience, or High School Diploma/equivalent and 9 years' grants and contracts management experience
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree

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