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Award Set-Up Coordinator

Award Set-Up Coordinator

CompanyHoward University
LocationWashington, DC, USA
Salary$75000 – $85000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
  • 3–5 years of experience in research administration or sponsored program operations, with focus on award processing or grant compliance.
  • Experience with Cayuse and/or Workday preferred.
  • Familiarity with Uniform Guidance and sponsor terms and conditions is desirable.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex administrative workflows and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Review and clean up award records in Cayuse to ensure alignment with executed agreements and institutional records.
  • Coordinate the timely routing of new awards and modifications from Cayuse into Workday to initiate account setup.
  • Work in collaboration with post-award staff to support timely and compliant award closeout.
  • Ensure documentation integrity and completeness for all award actions including start/end dates, budgets, and terms.
  • Identify and triage documentation gaps, system errors, or delays in award setup processes.
  • Maintain accurate award status reports and track progress of pending and completed award actions.
  • Communicate with departmental research administrators and faculty to clarify award information as needed.
  • Support system improvements related to Cayuse and Workday award setup processes and workflow integration.
  • Assist in updating award setup standard operating procedures and training new users as appropriate.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned to support the Sponsored Programs Office and the Office of Research.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Cayuse and/or Workday preferred.
  • Familiarity with Uniform Guidance and sponsor terms and conditions is desirable.