Grants Administrator Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the grants administrator opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for advice to faculty and staff regarding sponsored research administration issues and interprets a broad range of sponsor policies, government regulations, and terms and conditions.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Exhibit appropriate professional behavior in a variety of complex situations
• Relevant experience in budgeting, progressive accounting, payments, account reconciliation and award/contract administration
• Prior experience working with program support with civil society organizations highly desirable
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook
• Knowledge of general accounting principles, and the application of general accounting theories
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, and expert knowledge of Excel, and Word
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills, excellent judgment in problem-solving and decision making
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and respond to inquiries in a courteous and professional manner

I am excited to be applying for the position of grants administrator. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for sound advice to investigators and department administrators regarding interpretation of sponsor guidelines and regulations and problem resolution.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience working on submission of proposals to various sponsors, has knowledge of funding regulations, grant policies and procedures, and has experience with research administration
• Broad knowledge of pertinent regulatory documents, including OMB Uniform Guidance, the Federal Acquisition Regulations and the Cost Accounting Standards
• Demonstrated financial accounting skill
• Have knowledge of financial compliance subject areas such as time and effort reporting, payroll certification, equipment reporting, cost transfer regulations, and cost allocation schemes
• Proven abilities to analyze complex problems and to communicate (verbally and in writing) effectively with multiple internal and external constituents, including faculty members, their staff members, sponsors, auditor and internal and external counsel
• Knowledgeable about and conversant in grants management and contracts terminology
• Working knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance
• Skilled user of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)

In response to your job posting for grants administrator, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for monitoring of grants and contracts to ensure expenses are aligned with sponsor and federal expenditure guidelines being paid according to contracts.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience with the administration of both federal and foundation grant funding
• Experience with NIH policies and sponsored research regulations including A-21 and A-110
• Knowledge of grant applications, grant awards & grants management
• Knowledge & experience with federal grants and contract requirements for state government agencies is preferred
• Considerable skill & experience in analyzing, summarizing, & communicating detailed financial information
• Considerable organizational & analytical abilities
• Extensive skills & experience in the use of computer software, including spreadsheets, word processing & various financial software
• Experience in identifying, documenting, & implementing business improvement processes

I am excited to be applying for the position of grants administrator. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance, advises and assists program investigators and departmental administrators in the interpretation of sponsor guidelines, forms, regulations and policies related to proposal and budgetary requirements.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Budget development, budget management & financial reporting experience is preferred
• Experience in grant administration preferred but on the job training is available for grant preparation
• Extensive experience with research and sponsored programs administration
• Knowledge of budgeting and budget development
• Discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information
• Requires independent and strong organization and communication skills and customer service focus
• Understanding of proposal developing, finding funding, Institutional Review Board regulations, clinical procedures and protocols, and other grant-related activities
• Strong proficiency in using the MS Office Suite and familiarity with on-line grant submissions

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the grants administrator position.

Previously, I was responsible for guidance to PIs on federal regulations as they relate to sponsored award implementation; refer the PI to Office of Grants & Contracts (OG&C) as needed.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experienced and comfortable working with numbers and in databases
• Excellent time management skills, aptitude for proper task prioritization, and a results-oriented work process
• Professional demeanor, integrity, tact, and good judgment
• Knowledge of Princeton's business applications (PRIME, Coeus and Concur), policies and procedures
• Familiarity with principles of accounting, federal Uniform Guidance and related sponsored research statutes
• We are looking for someone who is a very detailed-oriented person who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral written
• Knowledge of budget development and financial analysis
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft and PRIME financial system, COEUS and electronic grant application