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The Pre-award Grants Coordinator is the lead administrative support for the development and submission of research proposals involving faculty within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. This position identifies funding opportunities, provides strong support and guidance in response to both large-scale and regular track funding opportunities, and leads the coordination of proposal development and submission of high-quality, complete, and compliant proposals. As available, the Grants Coordinator will also assist junior faculty members and others in the development of their proposals. To be most successful, the selected candidate will have strong experience in and a commitment to professional customer service and team coordination, demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, excellent organizational skills, and strong attention to detail.

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture, accounting, business, science, or a related field, or equivalent level of training and/or experience, with demonstrated expertise in budgeting.
• Demonstrated experience with proposal submission.
• Experience working with electronic fiscal and communications tools, such as Excel and Word.
• Experience with policies and procedures of federal funding agencies (e.g., NSF, NIH, USDA).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities, including the ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines in a timely and accurate manner.

• Master's degree in agriculture, accounting, business, science, or a related field, or equivalent level of training and/or experience.
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA).
• Experience with federal funding agency web submission sites such as Fastlane and grants.gov.
• Experience with management tools such as Banner Finance, HRIS, and Microstrategy.
• Training and/or experience in technical writing and understanding of scientific research.
• Demonstrated ability to work with others, including faculty, students, staff, and Office of Sponsored Programs staff.

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Restricted

$65,000 - $85,000; commensurate with experience

40

November 1, 2025; open until filled

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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