Attain Partners is an innovative consulting firm dedicated to disrupting the status quo to change the world and improve the lives of those we touch. From strategy to technology and everywhere in between, our experts use their unique skills to advance the important missions of education, nonprofit, healthcare, and state and local government clients.
People are at the center of all we do, and that’s why we empower career growth, provide industry-leading benefits packages, encourage a flexible work environment, and foster a culture of inclusion to support the needs of our team. We share a collective passion for our mission and our people. Guided by our seven core values, The Attain Way, our vision is the foundation of our culture—to be and attain the best.
Job Description
Attain Partners is searching for experienced Higher Education Research Administrators with a background in central-office post-award grant accounting, finance, and process improvement to work in a consulting environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Work closely with University Staff to support post-award functions such as financial reporting (FFRs), invoicing to the sponsor, letter of credit draws, and overhead adjustments
- Develop relationships with University Staff
- Demonstrate subject matter expertise related to the operating environment of major business functions across a University
- Provides leadership to both consulting and client personnel to identify, quantify, and implement strategic recommendations
- Lead the development and implementation of surveys, interview questionnaires and client presentation deliverables
- Conduct comprehensive analyses and application of federal, state, local, and private grants
- Submit funding applications based on client specifications and funding-specific requirements
- Track submission negotiations and follow-up as needed to ensure the timely processing of all grants and contracts
- Lead team efforts in developing solutions to client challenges across major business functions
- Support new business development
- Communicate effectively (written and verbal) to a variety of audiences, including C-suite client leadership
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Business Administration).
- 4 years of experience in Higher Education grant accounting
- Experience conducting central research office post-award grants management, accounting, finance and/or management consulting.
- Experience with financial reporting (FFRs), invoicing to the sponsor, letter of credit draws, and overhead adjustments
- Familiarity with federal regulations governing grant management (e.g., Uniform Guidance, OMB Circulars).
- Ability to work collaboratively with university finance offices, research administration teams, and other stakeholders.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Experience managing budgets, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with grant terms.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams and cross-functional projects.
Desired Skills
- Master’s Degree in a related field.
- Experience developing and implementing post-award management systems and processes within higher education.
- Proven ability to build trusted advisor relationships with university leadership.
- Experience supporting business development initiatives.
Additional Information
Attain Partners values your mental, emotional, and physical health and wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package starts on your first day of employment and includes benefits such as:
- Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage, HSA and FSA accounts, life and disability insurance, fertility and family planning benefits, and employee assistance and discount programs
- 11 paid federal holidays and flexible unlimited time off (UTO)
- Generous 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
- Flexible career paths – our career tracks provide advancement, mobility, and flexibility as you continue to grow with us
- A healthy environment where we value unique experiences, and care about everything that makes you, you.
Attain Partners is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Individual base salary for this position is unique to each candidate and will commensurate with experience, education, and skills, ranging between $80,000 - $140,000. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
Interested in this position but the compensation isn’t quite right? Let us know your expectations, and we’ll see if we can make it happen based on your qualifications.
Attain Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. For more Information visit EEO, EEO Poster Supplement, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.
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