Grant Administrator

Denver Research InstituteDenver, CO

$68,000 - $73,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Compensation

$68,000-$73,000/year

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job Description

Classification: Full Time, ExemptSalary Range: $68,000 - $73,000Reports to: Executive DirectorDate: March 6, 2026Job Summary:The Grants Administrator reports directly to the Executive Director. This position is in collaboration with other grant team members, and the Finance and Accounting Department. S/he is responsible for performing award processes from application to select closeout activities for Denver Research Institute (DRI). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, being highly organized and managing an assigned portfolio of complex grants and contracts. This position uses knowledge of grant and contract management rules and regulations, has technical expertise, and understands financial processes.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Pre-award

Engage industry partners in the negotiation of CRADA agreements and other contracts, while collaborating with the Budget and Finance Manager in preparing budgets.
Initiate, review, and submit the appropriate DRI-related agreements.
Prepare and submit grant proposals.
Lead the assigned federal and private foundation grant application process, working with the development of project budgets with the Finance and Budget Manager, grants justifications, bio sketches, and facility capability statements.
Track incoming and outgoing contracts and forms.
Use various communication channels to maintain communication with principal investigators, pharmaceutical representatives, and project staff on upcoming funding opportunities.
Consistently maintain, organize, and communicate through dashboards that capture key grant proposal and award information.

Post-award (collaborating with the Budget and Finance Manager)

Verify, all no-cost extensions, and carry-over requests for federally and foundation, funded awards to move forward through the financial system.
Review PI project budgets and expenses as submitted by Budget and Finance Manager.
Research and recommend solutions to problems related to allocation and expenditure.
Track federal grants from inception to project closeout.
Submit project close documents for all federal, private foundations, or industry-funded projects.

Other

Travel and represent DRI at external events as directed.
Collaborate with the DRI Administrative staff and other DRI teammates in the maintenance of web-based project management tools to optimize team performance: (that can include Blackbaud Dashboard Designer, Adobe, Microsoft 365, Monday.com, and other business intelligence tools).

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree related field or Three (3) years of professional-level experience with grant/award contract and financial management.
Experience with nonprofit grant accounting/financial issues and analysis.
Knowledge of accounting and grant/project management software.
A robust customer orientation.
Highly organized.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in non-profit, federal, or academic research grants and contracts administration involving interactions with individuals at all levels.
Experience with industry-sponsored clinical research contracts.
Experience with pre and/or post-award administration in medical research environments, including NIH and DOD funding.

Competencies include but are not limited to:

Responds promptly to customer needs and requests, managing difficult or emotional customer situations with a focus on solving conflicts.
Superior interpersonal skills: adept at handling diverse personalities, requests, and needs.
Outstanding customer service, organizational and analytical skills
Ability to identify issues and escalate to further discussion.
Ability to work in a high-volume office with deadlines.
Must be able to handle ambiguity, process, and participate in a collaborative environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Organizational and time management skills. Ability to prioritize and use good judgment.
Able to analyze, problem-solve, interpret, and apply policies/regulations.
Ability to understand and interpret applicable laws, policies, regulations, rules, guidelines, etc.
Ability to prepare and present an analysis of issues and translate complex information into easily comprehensible terms.
Use of Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word and Outlook. Above-average skills with Excel, including the use of formulas.
Strong Command of budgeting, financial stewardship, and analysis.
Working knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200, 2 CFR 220, 2 CFR 215), OMB A- 133, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and other applicable Federal and State laws and regulations relating to research administration at a non-profit institution
Familiarization with online grant application systems such as SAM, eRA Commons, AHA, grants.gov, eBRAP, WAWF, etc.

Personal Characteristics:

Be committed to the mission of Denver Research Institute.
Ability to build and sustain trust-based relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Display good judgment and decision-making skills; think independently and creatively.
Be a self-starter who is intrinsically motivated.
Demonstrate unwavering integrity and an extraordinary commitment to confidentiality.

Supervisory Responsibility: This is a non-supervisory positionTravel: Possible local travel and opportunity distant travel for training or career opportunities as determined by the Executive Director.Work Environment: This position operates in a business-casual office environment and routinely uses standard office equipmentPhysical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands. Required ability to reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies up to 20 pounds. Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Work Authorization/Security Clearance - Employee must be able to be federally badged via a WOC (without compensation) Letter as administered by the VA and to include any background tests or screenings and VA form 10230 as required by the VA.Compensation and Benefits: The salary range for this position is $68,000 - $73,000.DRI offers a competitive benefits package including paid time off; paid holidays; sick time; 403b program with employer contribution, employee assistance program, medical, dental, vision insurance; health savings account with employer contribution; long-term disability, life insurance, telehealth, and Colorado family medical leave.Conditional Employment until 90 days’ work is completed.DRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

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