Recruitment/Posting Title Contract Grant Assistant Job Category URA-AFT Administrative Department Research Financial Services Overview Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. 

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Posting Summary The Office for Research’s mission is to support the research, scholarship, and creative endeavors of all Rutgers faculty. The Office accomplishes its mission by convening with academic and research leaders, providing integrated, user-focused resources, services, and tools, and partnering with faculty.

As part of the Office for Research, the Contract Grant Assistant serves as a member of a team of professionals in RU’s Award Set-Up Unit. The position reports to the Senior Manager for Award Setup and is a critical bridge between the Pre-Award proposal stage in Research & Sponsored Programs (RSP) and the Post-Award sponsored project activity in Research Financial Services (RFS). The position will be responsible for award and agreement management and coordination as well as financial grants management relating to award establishment and compliance.

This position is responsible for processing, distributing, and establishing executed awards in the RU’s internal financial and administrative systems. The position also identifies financial, administrative, and/or regulatory issues impacting the execution of an award and works with the research community to resolve these issues and establish the appropriate accounting framework on fully executed awards. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Grade 05 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 65741.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 81857.00 Annual Maximum Salary 97972.00 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description URA-AFT Administrative Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.



Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP