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General Consultant, Pre-Award

PageUp Desc Code BOA - General Consultant, Pre-Award

Function BOA - Business Ops & Admin

Subfunction Grant & Contract Management

Discipline Pre-Award

Career Track G - General Administration

Career Track Level Individual Contributor - Level 4

BROAD SALARY RANGE CODE 04

RANGE $78448 - $156895

MARKET REFERENCE RANGE CODE 04B

RANGE $94137 - $141206

Classification Information

Pre-Award

Pre-Award constitutes anything related to grant management prior to the award being received. Pre-award activities typically include finding funding, budget creation, filling out proposal forms, submitting proposal forms, award negotiation and acceptance, and compliance consideration.

Individual Contributor

In an individual contributor role, the positions work is primarily achieved through individual efforts or by participating as part of a team. Individual contributors may: Coordinate, influence, or review the work of others. Be the authority on a given program or process. Lead teams. A range of knowledge, complexity, autonomy, and impact may be needed to achieve results at certain levels. Individual contributor roles are reflected in the Academic Administration, Development, General Administration, Technical/STEM, and C1-C4 of the Clinical tracks.

Level 4

Advanced: These positions require an elevated level of experience and education, act independently, and provide team leadership and mentorship.

G - General Administration

Roles that are in administrative/ professional non-student facing functions.

Position Summary

The General Consultant for Pre-Award provides expert guidance and support in managing the pre-award process for grants and contracts. This advanced individual contributor role requires a deep understanding of grant funding, proposal development, and compliance considerations. The consultant works closely with academic and research teams to identify funding opportunities, assist in the creation of project budgets, and prepare proposal documents for submission to funding agencies. They also play a key role in negotiating terms of awards and ensuring that all aspects of the proposal process meet institutional and sponsor requirements. As a subject matter expert, the General Consultant for Pre-Award mentors junior staff, provides strategic advice on proposal development, and advises on best practices to ensure the efficiency and accuracy of pre-award activities. They act independently, taking initiative to solve complex problems and streamline processes, while also contributing to process improvements across the pre-award cycle. In addition, they may collaborate with cross-functional teams and leadership to influence strategic planning related to grants and contracts, ensuring that all pre-award activities align with institutional goals and compliance standards.