Bilingual Grant Management Specialist
CurrentMaintaining a high level of quality and exceptional customer focus throughout the pre-approval lifecycle of small and medium-sized research projects.Reviewed and recorded all required documents and information provided to confirm grant eligibility through completion, ensuring compliance with funding agreements and program guides.Ensure timely writing and sending of research decision letters and emails.Manage and oversee project changes and revised proposals to ensure eligibility of changes upon request from clients/external stakeholders, and that all documentation is properly completed before acting on change requests.Provide advice and assistance to external stakeholders regarding the administration of their grant files and respond to any inquiries regarding the relevant program.Communicate effectively with research administrations at various academic institutions, academic supervisors, trainees and partner organizations, and propose solutions when challenges arise.Draft and review various types of correspondence with applicants/academic institutions at various stages of application pre-approval.Maintain service levels and turnaround times for specific tasks as defined in our departmental KPIs.