Grants Management Specialist Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for adequate accounting controls, systems, and records that ensure timely billing and collection of revenues and processing of payments and from which management reports and the annual financial report are produced in conformity with generally accepted governmental accounting principles.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience in conducting quality assurance-related work and/or testing of new online products/services an asset
• Experience in conducting trainings and webinars for a wide range of users an asset
• Experience in working in a multi-cultural setting with people from different cultural backgrounds an asset
• Additional certification related to project management is desirable
• General computer skills including Microsoft Office, Drop Box, and Google Docs
• Strong interest in contributing to cancer research
• Reviews RFA/PA/Proposal Announcements for items needed
• May analyze and evaluate contract and grant budgets for correct calculation of expenditure

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for excellent written, oral, and proofreading skills and general knowledge of accounting procedures and budget development and administration.

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:

• Coordinate and support program and school accreditation activities
• Support preparation of grant renewals and annual reports
• Lead Grad School’s initiative to support proposals for Diversity Supplements
• Create and maintain a web-based repository of resources for use by faculty and trainees developing grant proposals, including supplemental materials typically included in training grant and other complex grant proposals
• Work with financial staff and other administrators on grant budget development and development of financial reports to ensure that grant budgets are sufficient to meet project aims and align with investigator intent institutional and sponsor policy
• Work closely with departmental pre-award and post-award administrators
• As part of the Graduate School administrative team, participate in planning of new educational programs
• Present to internal and external audiences regarding grants, educational and research programs, and other projects

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance to pre-post staff to assure accurate input and interpretation of sponsor requirements and regulations affecting award establishment and reporting within the RF business system.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strong attention to detail, highly organized and a driven team player
• Stellar financial reporting and analytical skills are of utmost importance
• Cardinal Curriculum
• Experiences/or knowledge with NIH Assist and eRA NIH Commons
• Serves as Division liaison between the PIs and funding agencies/trial sponsors, the Research Management Group (RMG), the Office of Sponsored Research (OSR), and other entities as necessary for the independent management and financial oversight of complex portfolio of research grants, contracts, clinical trials, and related gifts and designated funds
• Reviews for approval and correct allocations - all expenses from their assigned labs and all hiring/promotions
• Research Finance experience is strongly preferred
• Experience with international non-profit organizations preferred

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

Previously, I was responsible for training through working closely with business partners to define and implement best accounting practices, while ensuring control and integrity of the accounting flows.

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:

• Flexibility to occasionally travel within the Activity areas of operation and work well with local officers
• Flexibility to occasionally work outside of normal hours
• Experience working with Excel and building reports from scratch for finance presentations
• Knowledge of NIH policies and regulations
• Prepare and edit grant proposals and reports
• Monitor funding opportunities
• Advise others on grant and report preparation and submission processes
• Advise students, postdoctoral trainees, and junior investigators on proposal preparation for fellowships and other grants

Please consider me for the grants management specialist opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for training for systems processes and procedures for accounting team members.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Perform other duties pertaining to grant and program development as the Graduate School’s programs and needs evolve over time
• Maintain familiarity with new developments in the field, including new funding opportunities, new regulations and compliance requirements
• Strong speaking/presentation skills
• Familiarity with common grant proposal preparation/submission tools and online portals
• Experience working with databases and spreadsheets related to grantmaking
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• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures governing state and federal administration for educational programs
• Provide technical assistance and customer service to local education officials including, district administrators, school business managers, teachers, DESE staff and others concerning all Grants Management related policies and procedures