Department: Sponsored Programs
Position Type: Temporary, Part-Time (up to 19 hours per week, schedule to be determined in coordination with Sponsored Programs staff)
Location: Southern Connecticut State University
Application Deadline: July 15, 2025

Position Summary

The Office of Sponsored Programs and Research (SPAR) at Southern Connecticut State University is seeking a detail-oriented, organized individual to support its centralized research administration office with daily pre-award and post-award duties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct funding opportunity searches to match individual or institutional priorities
• Review proposal application guidelines and prepare proposal requirement checklists
• Copyedit and proofread drafted proposals and supporting materials for clarity and compliance
• Aid in the processing of internal approval workflows and new award set-ups
• Support document review and post-award data entry tasks
• Review electronic records for audit and archive purposes

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Close attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite tools
• Comfort learning new online systems (Kuali Higher Ed, Banner)

Preferred

• Experience with grant administration and sponsored programs
• Prior experience working in a university or public agency environment

Compensation

Hourly rate commensurate with experience and university guidelines

Application Instructions

Interested candidates are asked to please provide the following to spar@southernct.edu:

• A resume
• A cover letter describing your skills and relevant experience

We look forward to speaking with you.