Grants and Financial Coordinator/Specialist

Job Description:

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is seeking a Grants and Financial Coordinator or Grants and Financial Specialist for its Research Administration team. Applicant qualifications will determine the grade to be filled.

Grants and Financial Coordinator (Grade 8):

The Grants and Financial Coordinator provides administrative pre/post award and financial services to the Department Manager, Manager of Finance and Administration, Department Chair, graduate students, postdocs, research track faculty, and tenure track faculty who are principal investigators (PIs) in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Coordinates the preparation and review of new and continuing grant proposals for assigned PI submissions using Huron grant management system and sponsor submission portals. Coordinates sponsored research funding by reviewing awards, ensuring compliance with award terms and conditions, providing guidance regarding sponsored project issues, budget management, expenditure review, financial reporting, and participation in training. Also, monitors department related finances, reconciles accounts in accordance with federal and nonfederal guidelines for the PIs, Chair, and department managers. Effectively communicates award and financial policies to students, faculty, and staff. Uses Workday Financials to assist the Department Manager and Manager of Finance and Administration in administering/approving payroll costing, salary reallocations, effort certifications, summer salary, cost shares, cost transfers, journal entries, financial reporting, subcontract requisitions and expense approvals in role as cost center manager. This position handles confidential information and is expected to maintain and secure privacy.

Job Qualifications (Grade 8):

Education and Experience

• Required: Bachelor’s degree (A degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Health, Biology, Health Science, Science, Engineering or Math field is preferred.)

• 1-2 years of finance or grants experience is highly desired.

• And/or equivalent combination of education/experience.

Job Competencies

• Strong attention to detail, organizational, administrative, and time management skills

• Demonstrates the ability to quickly interpret and respond to frequent changes in grant submission guidelines, funding priorities, and compliance requirements while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, to elicit and communicate information, to analyze data, and to prepare and present clear, informative, and concise materials.

• Ability to work under pressure in a deadline-oriented environment.

• Excellent math skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs (Word and Excel), Web based programs and tools, Gmail and related Google applications, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

• Flexible, service-oriented and resourceful.

• File management skills.

• Willingness and interest to continue learning.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Ability and willingness to work outside of the normal business hours on occasion in order to comply with University and sponsor driven deadlines.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION CHECK REQUIRED

Grants and Financial Specialist (Grade 9):

The Grants and Financial Specialist independently manages all matters pertaining to grants administration, both financial and administrative, and has financial oversight and administrative responsibility for the sponsored projects in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. This position provides high-level comprehensive pre- and post- award management, subcontract administration, and financial analysis. This position is the administrative liaison between the Department, Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP), collaborating institutions, sponsoring agencies and principal investigators (PIs). The incumbent has a broad scope of responsibilities and is knowledgeable of research administration, including financial matters. Also, monitors department related finances, reconciles accounts in accordance with federal and nonfederal guidelines for the PIs, Chair, and department managers. Effectively communicates award and financial policies to students, faculty, and staff. Uses Workday Financials to assist the Department Manager and Manager of Finance and Administration in administering/approving payroll costing, salary reallocations, effort certifications, summer salary, cost shares, cost transfers, journal entries, financial reporting, subcontract requisitions and expense approvals in role as cost center manager. This position handles confidential information and is expected to maintain and secure privacy.

Job Qualifications (Grade 9):

Education and Experience

• Required: Bachelor’s degree (a degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Health, Biology, Health Science, Science, Engineering or Math field is preferred.)

• Required: 2-4 years of experience in research administration or accounting/financial/budgeting.

• And/or equivalent combination of education/experience.

• Experience with proposal preparation with federal and non-federal grants and using the Huron grants management (or similar) system is highly desired.

• Familiarity with eRA Commons, NSF Fastlane, Research.gov and/or Grants.gov is highly desired.

• Higher-Education or non-profit work experience is highly desired.

Job Competencies

• Excellent financial analytical ability

• Willingness and interest in assuming increasing levels of responsibilities, networking, leadership, and training opportunities

• Highly proficient in Excel applications (data manipulations); MS Excel and Google Docs preferred

• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) to elicit and disperse information; to present information (including data) and communications in a clear and concise manner

• Strong organizational, administrative, time management and critical thinking skills

• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, multi-faceted work environment

• Flexible, service-oriented and resourceful

• Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a multi-tasking environment while maintaining careful attention to detail

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Ability and willingness to work outside of the normal business hours on occasion in order to comply with University and sponsor driven deadlines.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION CHECK REQUIRED

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-09-30

Job Posting Title:

Grants and Financial Coordinator/Specialist

Department:

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Grade:

Grade 8

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid

Submission Guidelines:

The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.

Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.

Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.  

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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