Senior Grants Specialist University of Missouri-Saint Louis parental leave, paid time off United States, Missouri, St. Louis Sep 14, 2026 Apply for Job

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60986

Location

St. Louis

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

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Hiring Department Center for Behavioral Health Job Description The Center for Behavioral Health at UMSL is seeking an enthusiastic and qualified Senior Grants Specialist. The Center is located in west St. Louis County in Town & Country. The Senior Grants Specialist provides critical support to research faculty and departmental staff in grant and award management. Responsibilities include supporting, coordinating, and analyzing research expenditures through the University's human resources system, fiscal accounting system, and the contract terms and conditions to meet the compliance standards of external sponsors. This position is also responsible for various reporting, invoicing, accounts receivable management, and closeout. May develop recommendations for financial resolutions regarding funding adequacy, allowability of expenses and other pertinent deliverables. Responsibilities Lead full lifecycle management of local, state, federal, and foundation grants, including application, budgeting, reporting, audits, and site visits

Provide grant management support to Principal Investigators and their departments who are recipients of external grants and contracts.

Develop, monitor, and forecast operating and grant budgets across multiple programs

Analyze, interpret, and develop recommendations for leadership on funding adequacy, allowability of expenses, staffing, and sustainability and other pertinent deliverables for compliance as they pertain to federal regulations and university policies

Submit personnel changes as needed, including hiring, funding reallocations, salary adjustments, appointments, and terminations, while ensuring compliance with University policies and sponsor requirements.

Review contract terms and conditions; liaise with relevant units and campus departments to monitor compliance of contracts, set up and manage awards for external funding, ensuring they are consistent with the requirements of university policy, relevant sponsor policies, and all applicable state and federal laws

Serve as primary liaison with funders and University administrative units

Correspond with external partners to ensure understanding of regulations and requirements for funding

Review budget and expenses on restricted funds and monitor the appropriateness of expenditures on awards and sub-awards for allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and consistency of treatment

Compile, review, and submit sponsored project invoicing, financial reporting, prior approval requests, and other sponsor requests/reports as required - including working with other campus' sponsored programs on collaborative projects between campuses.

Ensure Cost-Share account set-up, perform tracking and reporting

Process budget changes, carryforward and extensions, prior approval requirements for changing aspects of a fund and closeout

Communicate and direct departmental staff on the procedures and practices for award management as they pertain to complex fiscal situations

Cooperate and engage with Sponsored Program Administration staff and campus community to provide training on best practices regarding award management and compliance regulations

Provide administrative supervision to finance office personnel responsible for invoicing, billing, and other financial processing responsibilities

Assist in maintaining office records for efficient business operations

Shift Business Hours Monday - Fridays with some evenings Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree in Business, Accounting, or a related discipline.

Firm understanding of grant reporting and compliance guidelines at a local, state, and federal level

Prior experience working with a non-profit

Budgeting and forecasting experience

Grant application and writing experience

Experience with PeopleSoft Financial and HR Modules

Anticipated Hiring Range $54,000 - $70,000

Grade:

GGS-010

University Title:

SENIOR FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING ANALYST

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR. Application Materials Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.

Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the

UMSL Careers:

https://www.umsl.edu/services/hrs/careers/index.html

Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu Sponsorship Information Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Benefit Eligibility This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.