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🥝 Grants Support Specialist
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology | Onna, Japan | Posted June 12, 2026
Job Description
Responsibilities
Administrative Management:
Coordinate and manage day-to-day administrative operations of the grant at the unit/center level in close collaboration with the PI and the university’s Grants Section/ OIST Innovation. Budget and Financial Oversight:
Monitor and manage the grant budgets, track expenditures, process payments, and ensure compliance with funding guidelines. Project Coordination:
Support implementation of project activities such as:
- Processing purchase orders for the project.
- Arranging international and domestic travel for project members.
- Coordinating recruitment and hiring of project personnel.
- Organizing meetings, workshops, and conferences.
- Handling scheduling and logistical arrangements for visitors and collaborators. Communication and Liaison:
Serve as the primary administrative liaison between the PI, internal administrative departments, external res...