We are looking to hire an expert Grant and contract administrator to join our passionate team at University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ.
Growing your career as a Full Time Grant and contract administrator is a great opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in teamwork, presentation and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Grant and contract administrator at University of Arizona today!
Posting Number: req17032
Department: CAPLA Administration
Location: Main Campus
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The position will report to the Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration and work closely with the Associate Dean of Research managing post-award management for both internally and externally funded grants and contracts to Principal Investigators. The role provides project management throughout the life cycle of an award from initiation and set-up, management of the project, subawards and closeout. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision
insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid
vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for
the employee and qualified family members; state and optional
retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and
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Duties & Responsibilities Take
the lead on post-award project management of grants and contracts in
collaboration with Project Principal Investigators (PIs), Associate Dean for
Research, the College Business Office, Engineering Research Administration
Services and Sponsored Projects & Contracting Services. This includes:
Meet PIs regularly to examine financial reports, advise available funds, provide recommendations, and communicate personnel changes with the College Business Office. Manage budget, monitor spending, and produce financial reports for university or college-funded projects. Prepare complex financial reports and provide recommendations to support decision-making. Coordinate and assist with external audits and internal reviews. Coordinate and respond to post-award requests for information, interim and final technical and/or progress reports, negotiation of budget revisions and award documents, and cost-sharing related to terms and conditions of awards. Aid in effort reporting and documenting cost sharing/matching funds. Assist with equipment purchases and complete required equipment reporting. Other business and administrative duties. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Is informed about trends in higher education related to recruitment and retention practices. Specific knowledge of CAPLA's focus areas is a plus. Can communicate effectively to small and large audiences via telephone, email, or in-person meetings. Is knowledgeable with the University proposal procedures. Is skilled in coordinating and administering programs. Can analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action. Possesses a positive attitude, can work in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrates creativity, flexibility, initiative, and teamwork. Is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the admissions process, and able to work with diverse constituencies. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's
degree in a field related to the area of assignment and minimum
of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education
and work experience. Experience
coordinating grants post-proposal. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in a field related to the area of assignment. Experience coordinating programs, preferably related to recruitment or outreach. Work experience in a university setting. Experience using UA software programs, including UAccess (Analytics). FLSA: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40
Job FTE: 1.0
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Research
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: $62,000 - $65,000
Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade 7
Career Stream and Level PC2
Job Family Grant & Contract Admin
Job Function Research
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Contact Information for Candidates Carmen Robles View email address on jobs.institutedata.com Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter
Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
Benefits of working as a Grant and contract administrator in Tucson, AZ:
? Opportunity to Make a Difference
? Opportunities to grow
? Attractive packageCompetitive Pay
