Coordinator, Grants Senior

Job Summary

Provide assistance to faculty in the development and submission of proposals for external funding for assigned departments. Oversee and facilitate the negotiation and acceptance of awards from external sponsors. Perform numerous higher-level administrative duties that require negotiation, collaboration and analytical skills.

Essential Functions

• 50% Provide assistance to faculty in the development of proposals for external funding for assigned department(s). Collaborate with University administrators to coordinate activities pertaining to the securing of funds. Respond to inquiries regarding grants and meet with administrators to review proposals and resolve problems. Coordinate with deans and department chairs regarding guidelines for proposal authorization and obtain clearances on unusual requests for proposal submissions. Assemble funding and budget information, proposal documents, confirm sources of cost sharing, and certification of compliance with sponsor and university policies. Prepare and dispatch proposals to sponsors in accordance with each funding agency's guidelines and mandates.

• 35% Review, analyze, and accept awards from external funding sources. Participate in negotiating terms and conditions for research agreements between The University of Akron and corporate sponsors and other outside sources when appropriate. Prepare and dispatch subcontracts and consultant agreements on awards.

• 10% Responsible for no cost extensions, budget revisions, amendments and extensions of subcontracts and consultant agreements. Coordinate with the grant accountant(s) on any post award actions that require sponsor approval.

• 5% Responsible for maintaining proposal and award database information for assigned departments and for providing specialized data reports as necessary. Maintain current knowledge of government regulation and guidelines.

Additional Position Information:

Education: Bachelor's Degree required.

Experience: Requires a minimum of 4 years experience in progressively more responsible office administration and information records management, with at least one year of grants and sponsored programs experience preferred. Knowledge of funding sources, university policies and electronic research administration required. Strong communication, problem solving, budget management and computer skills to include word processing, spreadsheets and specialized databases required.

Leadership: Functional guidance over nonexempt staff including general scheduling, assigning tasks and monitoring work activities.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin May 14, 2026.

Compensation : The compensation for this position starts at $51,800 and is commensurate with experience.

Application Instructions : In order to be considered for this position, please attach your resume and cover letter.

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Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

State of Residence Statement

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.

All About UA

The University of Akron empowers our people to flourish by delivering an applied and community-connected educational experience and cultivating research excellence. Leveraging our passion and expertise, we create innovative academic opportunities, support the well-being of our students and employees, and prioritize community embeddedness and engagement to impact lives through transformative experience. Through this focus, UA aspires to be the leader in community-focused higher education.

The University of Akron is a lifelong learning partner, recognizing and valuing diverse learning experiences and combining traditional classroom experiences with innovative and robust approaches.

As Zips, we prioritize the well-being of our students and employees, cultivate a culture and community where all can flourish, and act as responsible stewards of our resources and infrastructure by leveraging data to differentiate our processes and systems.

We leverage our urban campus as a responsive and reliable partner to identify and meet the needs of the region. We intentionally contribute to economic and workforce development and civic life through research, innovation and engagement to provide community-embedded experiential learning opportunities that will enhance the UA experience for all students.

We welcome candidates who are passionate about shaping and inspiring the next generation of thinkers, experts, artists and leaders.

For more information about The University of Akron or the Akron community please visit our About UA page.

Benefits

The University of Akron offers a competitive total compensation package comprised of a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave. In addition, eligible employees and their dependents are provided tuition remission. All staff and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty have the option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA). The University of Akron participates in state retirement systems and offers alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b)). Please visit our benefits home page for more information.