Contracts & Grants Specialist

The Auburn University College of Agriculture is searching for our next Contracts and Grants Specialist, who will provide administrative support to the College of Agriculture and Agricultural Experiment Station on internal and external grants, extramural projects and the A-21 cost accounting standards obligations.

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Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

We are hiring for a Contracts and Grants Specialist at three levels, based on candidates qualifications.

Specialist I: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Business, Management, Finance, or related field; no experience required.

Specialist II: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Management, Finance, or a closely related field and 2 years of experience in the management of contracts and grants.

Specialist III: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Management, Finance, or a closely related field and 4 years of experience in the management of contracts and grants.

Candidates who do not have a degree may substitute 8 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.Degrees above a Bachelor's degree may substitute for years of experience.

Excellent interpersonal communication skills, demonstrated technical excellence and ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Knowledge/experience with computers and software programs

Desired qualifications include a Master's degree

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