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Job Description
Position Information Posting Number SF2091P
Position Title Grants & Contracts Specialist
Position Type Professional/Salaried
Department Sponsored Programs - Troy
Division Government and External Relations
Campus Troy
Work Status Full-Time (FT)
Temporary No
Location Troy - T01
Job Summary The Grants and Contracts Specialist position in Sponsored Programs is responsible for:
Manage all membership & subscriptions.
Coordinate the transition of grant/contract paperwork.
Maintain the sponsored program database.
Maintain a single-point-of-contact repository or pre-award documentation
Develop letters to support faculty writers for tenure and promotion packages.
Coordinate the annual Sponsored Programs recognition luncheon.
Oversight and promotion of the Grant Writing Fund
OSP Newsletter, preparation and submission twice a semester
collaboTROY - in charge of scheduling, arranging and promoting
Maintain listing of current faculty and staff as to what subjects interest them for grant writing.
Coordinate the annual award of the "Chancellor's Award of Distinction for Sponsored Program Success"
Manage Sponsored Program Advisory Committee
Provide monthly update of all new projects and their contact information to University Relations for publicity of sponsored program activities.
Code credit card charges to correct accounts by 5th of each month
Order office supplies, and all other purchases for OSP
Monitor deadlines for potential grants
Maintain all files for OSP
Update OSP website
Update OSP forms
Manage student workers
Any other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications 1.
Bachelors' degree in a related field Preferred Qualifications Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? No
Work Hours Standard office hours List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position n/a Does this position have supervisory responsibility? Yes
Posting Date 05/06/2026
Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants