Office of Sponsored Programs

The Specialist assists with the review, approval, submission and general administration of extramural proposals, and the negotiation and administration of extramural awards and unfunded agreements. The Specialist will also assist their assigned OSP Manager with administrative support of any other functional areas of responsibility. Functional areas include Training, Sub-recipient Administration, Data and eRA support, and Closeout. The Specialist will participate in training and development involving a variety of extramural proposal and award administration activities. They will develop an understanding of OSP areas of responsibility; become familiar with other OVPR as well as how other external central groups like OCGA, OGC, Procurement, etc. function in their relationship with OSP areas of responsibility.

Senior Grants & Contracts Specialist:

The Sr. Specialist will have all of the Specialist duties but will have obtained a great knowledge and exhibited abilities associated with OSP operations. The Senior Specialist will perform with greater independence and minimal supervisory oversight. The Senior Specialist will also assume independent Manager level responsibility for a small technical unit(s) or Functional area(s). The Sr. Specialist will also assist entry level Specialists as needed. This position has a working knowledge of OSP areas of responsibility; and how other OVPR as well as external central groups like OCGA, OGC, Procurement, etc. function in their relationship with OSP areas of responsibility.

The Grants & Contracts Specialist position requires a Bachelor's Degree.

Consideration for the Senior Grants and Contracts Specialist position requires a Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of two years of experience reviewing research proposals for sponsor requirements, preferably in higher education.

Both positions require excellent communication, organization and customer service skills and proficiency in the use of computers and MS Office.

Position title will be determined by candidate's qualifications.

• Experience with Kuali Research and other electronic research administration systems
• Knowledge of federal regulations relating to grants and/or contracts (OMB Circular 2 CFR 200, FAR, etc.)

A background check will be required.  

For best consideration, submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references

UMBC offers a benefits package for regular and grant-funded regular employees including generous leave, excellent health, life, and disability insurance, retirement plans, tuition remission, on-site preschool, and numerous professional development and wellness opportunities.  Contingent II positions may include some benefits. 

Please note the Type and FLSA Status above to determine the benefits offered for this position. 

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.