💼 Full-Time Position

Grants Support Specialist

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Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
📍 Onna, Okinawa, Japan
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Location
Onna, Japan
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Posted
June 11, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

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...