Pre-Award Specialist- Faculty Shared ServicesApply now Search #: 498694
Work type: Full-time
Location: Storrs Campus
Categories: Grants and Contracts
The Pre-Award Grants and Contracts Specialist provides day-to-day management and oversight for a high volume of pre-award administration.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides technical assistance, guidance, and advice to faculty, administrators, and other professional staff for sponsored project administration.Reviews financial and administrative aspects of proposals or transactions to ensure compliance with federal and state statutes, University policy, and sponsor guidelines and requirements.Serves as a liaison between investigators, academic units, and other administrative offices.Identifies and assists with resolving grant and contract issues pertaining to budget, cost sharing, fiscal, administrative, and procedural constraints, and other similar matters.Maintains records in accordance with University, state, federal, and sponsor requirements. Provides records as requested, and collaborates with SPS leadership in response to audits.May participate in policy and procedure discussions and recommend policy or procedural changes as appropriate to improve efficiency and effectiveness.May participate in the development and delivery of sponsored program training.Performs related work as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of Uniform Guidance and/or the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).Experience with electronic research administration systems (such as grants.gov, research.gov NSPIREs, and eRA Commons).Experience working in an institution of higher education.Experience working in a high volume, high production, and/or sponsored-research-intensive environment.APPOINTMENT TERMS This is a full-time, permanent position. The University offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
TO APPLY Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #498694 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on November 27, 2024.
All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community. The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer. Advertised: Nov 08 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Nov 27 2024 Eastern Standard Time
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