Pre-Award Senior Specialist

The Pre-Award Senior Specialist will work with faculty, Principal Investigators and Department Administrators to provide pre-award grants management and support to ensure smooth operation internal and external sponsored research projects, contracts and related legal issues.

Operational Responsibilities

• The primary role of this position is the submission of accurate, timely, and compliant grant applications for several research initiatives and departments of Khalifa University.
• Assist faculty and support staff in the development of proposals, including budgets and justifications, and work with faculty to ensure all pre-award requirements have been met while adhering to all federal, state, university and sponsored research guidelines prior to proposal submission.
• Review grants accounts with faculty, make recommendations and follow-up on all changes.
• Validate proposal submissions for accuracy and completeness.
• Review agency requirements and deadlines, and work with relevant department personnel to establish timelines for proposal submission.
• Work directly with Faculty Principal Investigators and Administrators to submit grant proposals, within strict timelines and guidelines, to various funding agencies including Industry, Federal, State, and local entities and Foundations.
• Create budget models that fit within parameters of project budget and expectations
• Prepare large-scale, multi-disciplinary/multi-institutional proposals, and collaborate with external stakeholders during the proposal submission process.
• Work directly with Principal Investigators to identify potential funding opportunities, in conjunction with the Associate Director of Contracts and Grants.
• Maintain a tracking system to follow contracts, subcontracts, and agreements,
• Serve as liaison to Grants Management Office, respond to inquiries from senior management concerning specific grant and contract information.
• Assist the Pre-Award Associate Director in creating and providing trainings to PIs and research personnel.
• Adhere to the University's information security and confidentiality policies and procedures, and report breaches or other security risks accordingly.
• Coordinate with other departments to facilitate the accomplishment of tasks and responsibilities, as and when needed.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment and practice to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager.

Required Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Finance or Engineering subjects.

Required Experience

A minimum 7 years of experience.