Kean University

Union, NJ

Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

Grants Pre-Award Coordinator

Under the supervision of the Director of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and the Managing Assistant Director for Research Development, the Grants Pre-Award Coordinator (Professional Services Specialist III) 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, professional staff, deans and administrators, the Grants Pre-Award Coordinator researches and communicates grant opportunities on a daily basis; assists in preparing and submitting competitive proposals; develops and submits all foundation and corporate grant proposals for all colleges, schools, centers, institutes and outreach programs on campus; and does related work as required. This position requires travel as needed.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and two years of successful grant-writing experience in education, higher education, a non-profit or government is required, including experience preparing budgets and reports. A Master’s degree, Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Certified Pre-Award Research Administrator (CPRA) certification and success obtaining U.S. Department of Education and New Jersey Department of Education grant funding is preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. 

Application: Please send cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references to: Ms. Susan Gannon, Search Committee Chairperson, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, at xxxxxx@kean.edu. Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made. Official transcripts for all degrees and three current letters of recommendation are required prior to the starting date of employment.