Senior Grants and Contracts Specialist

2 days ago


Austin, Texas, United States University of Texas at Austin Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Grants and Contracts Specialist to join our team at the University of Texas at Austin. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing expert support to faculty and staff in the preparation, submission, and management of research grants and contracts.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide guidance and support to faculty and staff on grant and contract preparation, submission, and management.
  • Develop and maintain a repository of standard documents and templates to facilitate the grant and contract process.
  • Coordinate with financial and post-award staff to track and manage funding, including no-cost extensions and renewals.
  • Process and review proposals and agreements, including submission of Proposal Review Forms (PRFs) and coordination with OSP and OIE.
  • Manage the Research Management Suite, including agreements and eProtocol.
  • Monitor post-award activities to ensure compliance with issues involving allowable costs, cost transfers, budget adjustments, and reporting requirements.
  • Review appointments on grant accounts and confirm availability of funds and appropriate project/account allocations.
  • Process or review all budget transfers on all 26 accounts to ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines, correct costing allocations, and contractual terms.
  • Oversee sub-award payments and their financial reporting on grants.
  • Collaborate with faculty members to project future grant expenses and ensure expenditures conform to budget guidelines.
  • Assist in managing faculty and student research awards for the Associate Dean of Research and school leadership.
  • Ensure application users can produce the reports needed for daily job functions.
Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in research administration, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.



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