We are seeking a Grants & Contracts Specialist who will provide entry level professional sponsored funds management with specific responsibility for pre-award and post-award functions that include, but may not be limited to proposal preparation, budget development, account maintenance and oversight, billing/invoicing, reporting, and closeout. This role may manage fewer complex grants through the submission stage, with necessary oversight and direction. While this role may assist with some aspects of non-sponsored funds (general funds and gifts), but the primary goal of this position is to support the timely, effective, and efficient functioning of sponsored funding. This position is designed to provide the individual with prudent skills and competencies to be prepared for the next level in the financial track. Track documents from creation to payment and trouble shoot any problems that may occur. Process shopping carts in SAP and related goods receipt. Submit cost transfers at the direction of the Sr. Grants and Contracts Analyst and/or Grants and Contracts Manager. Process sub-award checklists, complete data entry into the SWIFT system and monitor sub-award agreements through execution. Follow up with sub-grant institutions who are delinquent in their annual reporting and invoicing. Assist with award setup details, after grant number is assigned. Attend quarterly budget meetings with senior budget analysts and assigned faculty. Submit cost transfers at the direction of the Sr. Grants and Contracts Analyst and/or Grants and Contracts Manager. This is a non-exempt position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.

• One year of administrative/budgeting experience.

• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of JHU financial systems and familiarity with SAP.

• Experience working in a team environment.

Classified Title: Grants & Contracts Specialist

Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PB

Starting Salary Range: $23.43 - $41.02 HRLY ($65,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9 am – 5 pm

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Location: School of Public Health

Department name: ​​​​​​​Epidemiology

Personnel area: School of Public Health

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.