Grants/Contracts Specialist - Higher Ed. assists with grant and proposal research and writing operations to develop effective grant submissions and obtain funding for the organization. Helps to research grant opportunities and proposal requirements. Being a Grants/Contracts Specialist - Higher Ed. supports grant writers in understanding the complex proposal requirements from governmental agencies and institutions. Maintains an overall grant calendar and uses project management tools to track all grant activity and timelines. Additionally, Grants/Contracts Specialist - Higher Ed. prepares financial accounting or reporting required for grants. Performs quality reviews, proofreading, and validation of proposals for completeness and compliance. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Grants/Contracts Specialist - Higher Ed. occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Grants/Contracts Specialist - Higher Ed. typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Senior Account Specialist (SAS) is designed for Associates who have completed 18-24 months as an Account Specialist or those with 2-4 years of relevant insurance experience. The Senior Account Specialist is designed to provide the technical and practical training needed to develop the Associate as they look forward to a successful and long-term career with the Lockton Midwest Series.
The SAS provides the Risk practice with technical support throughout the client renewal and new business onboarding process. The SAS is embedded within a Risk Unit, supporting Account Managers, Senior Account Managers and Account Executives. Select SAS’s will assume direct responsibility for a limited number of clients including associated renewal activities. A high performing and successful SAS will deliver transactional excellence and provide outstanding customer service in support of the broader client team.
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