Grant Administrator with Workday and Peoplesoft

Scientific Research Company

100% REMOTE

Needed ASAP

8 month contract +

Must work on W2

Grant Administrator- Peoplesoft and Workday experience preferred.  Payment Processing Support.  Attention to detail is necessary. 

Grant Administrator Contractor
Position Summary
The incumbent provides administrative, data management, and payment processing support for the Student Experiences Office within the Client Education Division. This role is responsible for entering, validating, and securely handling large volumes of banking, account, and program information to ensure timely and accurate disbursement of grant funds. The contractor supports key programs, including Project SEED and the Client Undergraduate Scholarship Programs, by maintaining high quality data across systems, managing sensitive documentation, and coordinating with internal staff and external partners such as university bursars. The position also assists with historical data migration, reporting, document management, and workflow coordination to ensure smooth program operations. Working under the direction of the Assistant Director, the incumbent contributes to efficient, compliant, and well documented processes that uphold the integrity and effectiveness of Student Experiences programs.
Tasks include:
a) Assist with the secure processing and disbursement of award funds, reviewing account information, and communicating with internal and external partners (such as university bursars) to ensure timely and accurate payment processing. Collect, verify, and enter sensitive financial and institutional information, including W‐9s, ACH forms, and account details, while adhering to strict privacy, compliance, and audit requirements.
b) Process, enter, and maintain accurate data in production systems, ensuring data integrity across platforms and the ability to navigate and review large volumes of account and program information. Support the migration, organization, and quality‐checking of historical program data from archival sources into current systems.
c) Archive, manage, and update reports, documents, and program records in designated systems to support continuity, compliance, and audit readiness. Track program data and assist with preparing annual reports, summaries, dashboards, and data extracts for internal stakeholders. Manage current and historical documents related to applications, resumes, correspondence, and review processes, ensuring organized and accessible digital records.
d) Attend team meetings, provide updates, and maintain accurate meeting notes, action items, and follow‐through documentation.
e) Support the development, monitoring, and coordination of project timelines, deliverables, and workflow processes across Student Experiences programs.
Education/Experience/Technical Knowledge
Entry to Mid-level position
Experience entering, validating, and securely handling banking, accounting, and payment information; high level of attention to detail and diligence; strong digital competency in data entry, data management, and survey creation. Great interpersonal, accuracy, and teamwork skills are desired. Technical knowledge desired: Experience using Peoplesoft to support accounts payable/receivable and grant financial management, experience with Workday, working with content management systems including Microsoft Office Suite, grant management platforms, Salesforce applications, survey assessment tools such as Qualtrics, and basic data analytics or visualization platforms.