Grants and Research Program Specialist

Universities of Wisconsin

Grants specialist supporting sponsored research proposals, contracts, compliance, and budgets at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Advising faculty and staff across grant development and award management.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeGreen Bay • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $57,394 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grant writing, administration, and budget development, with a strong focus on compliance with federal regulations and proposal management. Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite and Excel for financial tracking and budget management.

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Grant WritingBudget DevelopmentProposal ManagementFederal Research ComplianceMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Grant WritingBudget DevelopmentProposal DevelopmentEditingProofreadingData Collection MethodsFinancial TrackingContract NegotiationCompliance ReviewResearch Skills

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingDecision-MakingPresentation SkillsTeam CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Excel

Industry Keywords

Sponsored GrantsAward Management2 CFR § 200 Uniform GuidanceFunding Search ResourcesPost-Award ManagementExtramural AwardsSubawardsCorporate FoundationsEducational SettingsPolicy Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work directly with principal investigators on administrative functions related to sponsored grants, agreements, and award management
Advise on pre-award issues
Review, approve, and negotiate grants, contracts, and agreements on behalf of the institution
Review campus partner submissions before sponsor submission
Ensure proposal and award compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and terms and conditions, including 2 CFR § 200 Uniform Guidance
Assist the Office of Grants & Research with office activities and functions
Facilitate team formation, conceptualization, writing, and review of individual and collaborative grant proposals
Develop and conduct proposal development trainings, workshops, and web-based support materials
Research, identify, and disseminate information on internal, federal, state, and private funding sources
Assist with budget development and budget management, including oversight and consultation for sponsored and non-sponsored budgets
Coordinate proposal submissions for Continuing Education and Workforce Training
Assist with research, data collection methods, writing, editing, budget development, goals, objectives, outcomes, and supporting materials
Develop budget models, grant budgets, and budget justifications
Review, interpret, negotiate, and process extramural awards, subawards, proposals, and agreements
Coordinate with university offices and staff to promote policy compliance
Assist with post-award grant spending and review

Requirements

What you’ll need

Individual and team-based problem-solving and decision-making skills
Experience in proposal writing or relatable professional/technical writing
Editing and proofreading experience
Comfortable working with numbers
Proficiency using Microsoft Excel, including formulas and spreadsheets
Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite for grant budgeting and financial tracking
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience in grant writing, administration, and/or budget development preferred
Familiarity with funding search resources and experience conducting funding searches preferred
Presentation skills preferred
Experience with private and corporate foundations preferred
Knowledge of contracting and/or federal research compliance regulations preferred
Experience in educational settings, preferably postsecondary, preferred
Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment
Successful completion of pre-employment education and criminal conviction investigations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Several health insurance options
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance options
AD&D and Accident insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), with employer contributions beginning immediately
Full vesting after 5 years of service
Supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation
9 legal holidays
36 hours of personal holiday
96–130 hours of sick leave annually
Paid parental leave
13–27 days of vacation annually, depending on years of service and employment type
Option to work on-campus, hybrid, or fully remote subject to approved telecommuting request