About the Office of Sponsored Programs & Technology Transfer (OSPTT)
OSPTT at the American University of Armenia provides comprehensive support for the development, administration, and management of externally funded grants and projects. The Office works closely with faculty, researchers, project teams, and administrative units throughout the grant lifecycle, from proposal development and submission to award management, financial oversight, granting agency reporting, compliance, and project closeout. OSPTT plays a central role in strengthening AUA's research and grant management capacity, ensuring effective stewardship of external funding, and supporting the University's institutional and strategic priorities.
Position Overview
The Post-Award Grants Coordinator supports the financial, administrative, and compliance management of externally funded projects throughout their implementation. Working closely with the OSPTT team, project teams, and relevant University departments, the Administrator contributes to effective grant administration, financial monitoring, granting agency reporting, and compliance with applicable funding requirements and institutional procedures.
Monitor project budgets, expenditures, and available balances; coordinate with project teams and the Finance Office to review financial transactions, identify discrepancies, and ensure expenditures align with approved budgets and granting agency requirements.
Prepare and coordinate fund requests, financial reports, budget revisions, and supporting documentation in accordance with granting agency requirements and AUA procedures.
Provide dedicated grant administration, financial management, and compliance support for AUA’s Center of Excellence in Journalism (CEJ) and EU Horizon Europe FORSEE and ETICA projects throughout their end, as well as other assigned grants, including monitoring reporting deadlines, deliverables, and award conditions.
Coordinate with project teams and relevant AUA offices on grant agreements, amendments, procurement, personnel, and other administrative and financial matters related to project implementation.
Maintain accurate and complete project records and documentation; support granting agency inquiries, financial reviews, audits, and grant closeout processes.
Contribute to institutional grant and project reporting, including the collection, verification, and consolidation of financial and
administrative data; support the development and maintenance of institutional grants and projects databases, and coordinate with the Finance Office and other relevant departments on grant-related revenue reports and financial assessments.
Assist with pre-award activities as needed, including proposal preparation, budget development, submission documentation, and coordination with applicants and relevant University offices.
Conduct post award management and compliance review of seed funding grants, faculty professional development programs.
Support data collection and analysis, monitor progress against KPIs in the OSP&TT annual strategic plan, and contribute to the office’s digitalization and international growth initiatives.
Coordinate Erasmus+ mobility-related documentation.
Contribute to the day-to-day operations of the Office of Sponsored Programs and undertake other grant- and project-related responsibilities as assigned by the OSP Manager.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, or a related field.
Relevant experience in project administration, financial management, grant management, granting agency reporting, or a related area.
Strong Excel skills and ability to work with financial data, data analytics, budgets, and reporting spreadsheets.
Strong organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Effective communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
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AUA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active non-discrimination program within the institution