Shanina Harris
Dover,USA
Summary
Dynamic Grants Administrator with extensive Higher Education research experience, excelling in financial planning and budgeting. Proven track record in coordinating successful grant submissions and resolving compliance issues. Adept at database management and fostering team collaboration, ensuring efficient operations and adherence to institutional policies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Grants Administrator
Delaware State University
11.2024 - 10.2025
- Coordinated all aspects of grant submissions with Principal Investigators and support staff.
- Prepared budget justifications and defenses for grant submissions.
- Reviewed grant proposals to identify and resolve compliance issues with grantor and University requirements.
- Monitored grants monthly, advising on accounting issues and preparing budget-versus-actual reports.
- Maintained ongoing fund forecasts throughout grant periods, resolving any issues with Principal Investigators.
- Assisted in training staff on grant management policies and procedures.
Administrative Assistant
Delaware State University
11.2019 - 11.2024
- Administered research budgets and monitored monthly expenses for multiple grant-funded projects.
- Ensured adherence to policies of granting institutions during submission and reporting.
- Collaborated with Research Finance to address complex accounting challenges.
Administrative Assistant
Delaware State University
Dover, DE
11.2008 - 07.2016
- Served as liaison between Associate Dean, Office of Finance, and Sponsored Programs for effective collaboration.
- Coordinated domestic and international travel arrangements, including airfare, hotel, and transportation bookings.
- Created detailed expense reports and capital expenditure requests.
- Logged consultant expenses for the ASSESS Grant, based in Accra, Ghana, maintaining precise records.
- Ordered and distributed office supplies while adhering to budgetary constraints.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Delaware State University
Dover, DE01.2010
Skills
- Database management
- Scheduling and travel arrangements
- Financial planning and budgeting
- Operations management
- Team building and development
- Policy formulation
References
Furnishable upon request.
Timeline
Grants Administrator
Delaware State University
11.2024 - 10.2025
Administrative Assistant
Delaware State University
11.2019 - 11.2024
Administrative Assistant
Delaware State University
11.2008 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Delaware State University