Grant Administrator Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for sponsored program expertise by interpreting sponsor guidelines (Uniform Guidance) for federal and state agencies and private foundations, such as NIH and Keck Foundation.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Proficiency in software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and MS Access
• Requires customer service orientation
• General knowledge of grants management issues preferred
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access
• Prior experience working with sponsored research projects
• Experience working with the OMB circulars and sponsored project rules and regulations
• Knowledge and expertise in Federal and State agency regulations, policies, procedures and laws applicable to sponsored programs activities
• Requires an understanding of proposal development, finding funding, Institutional Review Board regulations, clinical procedures and protocols and other grant related activities

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

Previously, I was responsible for leadership to continuously streamline and document procedures for private, state and federal grant guidelines for award reporting and closeout.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong customer service skills and well-developed communication skill level
• Experience in maintenance of electronic systems
• Knowledge and practical application of accounting principles or federal/state regulations
• Knowledge and practical application of OMB 2 CFR 200 and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
• Experience in an university research administration office
• Graduation from college with a major in business administration, economics, statistics, educational administration, political science, or an allied field, or demonstrated experience in administrative analysis or operations research
• Highly goal oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently
• Demonstrated experience with pre- and post- award research management with a wide variety of funding mechanisms including grants, contract, subcontracts, and cooperative agreements

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

Previously, I was responsible for ongoing information concerning changes in federal policy, institutional, and divisional initiatives to relevant program, staff, and grant investigators.

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:

• Successful experience with pre-award proposal development and post-award management of grants, contracts, gifts at an R1 academic institution
• Familiarity with UW budgetary policies, procedures, systems such as SAGE and MyFD
• Familiarity with federal grant and contract policies and procedures
• Excel at working independently and efficiently, managing details and multiple tasks
• Possess a customer-service orientation
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of program administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal funding agencies supporting biomedical research
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel, including Visual Basic programming
• Proficiency in rigorous financial analysis and keen attention to detail

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

Previously, I was responsible for administrative planning and oversight for all basic research grant funding initiatives (federal, foundation, institutional, pharmaceutical and other sponsoring agencies).

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge and expertise of Federal and State agency regulations, policies, procedures and laws application to sponsored programs activities
• Understands the proposal development, finding funding, Institutional Review Board regulations, clinical procedures and protocols, and other grant related activities
• Knowledge of the AHCCCS or county health department system is preferred
• Excellent computer, organizational, communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Prefer experience with SQL Management Studio or similar database administration
• Proficient in data processing and fundamental statistical analysis
• Proficient use of a variety of computer based technologies including Microsoft Office products

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for ongoing information concerning changes in federal policy, institutional, and divisional initiatives to relevant program and department staff and grant investigators.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Advanced computer skills and familiarity MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook), with electronic sponsored programs service systems (e.g., NSF Fastlane, Grants.gov, and NIH Commons)
• Knowledge of pre-award, post-award, compliance, accounting, and stewardship considerations of charitable grants
• Knowledge of fundraising (Raiser’s Edge), and Research (UAccess Research) software
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations and requirements that govern grants administration
• Knowledge and understanding of charitable grants
• Proficiency with computer databases and applications
• Previous research accounting experience preferred
• Analytical, well-organized, detail oriented, accurate and able to work independently with minimal supervision and consistently meet all deadlines