Grants Administrator – Provost Office

About the role

The Provost Office of a leading international university is seeking an experienced Grants Administrator to support the finance team. You will act as the primary point of contact for Principal Investigators, managing post‑award financial administration for both internal and externally‑funded research projects.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor project expenditures for institute‑funded and externally‑sponsored grants.
• Review monthly spending against approved budgets and develop accurate expenditure forecasts.
• Prepare and deliver monthly financial reports to project directors and senior management.
• Assist in the preparation of annual and final financial reports for each grant.
• Support the development of annual and multi‑year grant budgets for new research projects.
• Liaise with the university’s Sponsored Programs Administration and other finance, budget, and research offices.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Professional certification or continuing education in research administration.
• At least three years of experience in project‑level financial administration of sponsored grants.
• Proven ability to generate portfolio reports for senior management and develop complex budgets.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a collaborative, international academic environment.
• Professional development in research administration and grant management.