Grant and Contract Specialist II, Post Award.

4 weeks ago


Arlington, United States The University of Texas at Arlington Full time

Job Summary

Provides Post-Award guidance in the administration and processing of external and internal sponsored projects. Provides support to researchers, departmental and center/institute administrators, regarding the reasonableness, allow ability and allocability of grant related expenses, budget changes/revisions, and other compliance activities. Responsible for administering and monitoring procedures designed to comply with UTA policies and procedures and enforce sponsor regulatory requirements pertaining to the interpretation and application of such regulations, policies and procedures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Review terms and conditions of new awards and sets up projects in the grant tracking and financial system appropriately to allow for notification and PI spending Monitors post award activities to ensure compliance for issues involving allowable costs, re-budgeting and reporting requirements, faculty time and effort monitoring, cost sharing and spending limitation, etc. Facilitates, reviews and approves budget revisions and cost transfer requests in compliance with sponsoring agencies’ regulations and university policies and procedures. Process and submit prior approval request to the sponsor that includes actions such as No Cost Extensions, budget transfer requests and requests for additional funds. The Specialist drafts and submits these requests to the funding agency when necessary. Serve as primary resource for post award grant questions; communicate with and recommend and advise faculty and staff regarding post award issues; requests corrections and resolve discrepancies; interpret rules, regulations and compliance issues with respect to sponsored awards. Review and negotiate continuing projects and amendments to existing grants, contracts, cooperative agreements and incoming and outgoing subawards Works with the PI and administrators to close out projects in accordance with the sponsor and university closeout guidelines and requirements Works in collaboration with the PI, Office of Technology Management, Grant Accounting and Asset Management to facilitate timely submission of all agency required project reports Create and execute subaward agreements for all new and existing awards, as well as process budget changes, extensions, and closeout procedures during and throughout the life of the subaward Assists management in the preparation of ad-hoc reports Monitors compliance with sponsored project related time and effort commitments and federal effort reporting requirements Participate in special projects such as, development and presentation of training workshops, drafting, updating and amending post award processes, procedures, and report development Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, social sciences, or a related field. Preferred Qualifications Two (2) years of experience in the preparation and processing of research grant and/or contract proposals and in their administration, including one year of experience as Grant and Contract Specialist I or its equivalent. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint as well as familiarity with other commonly used software. Critical thinking and problem solving skills. Adept at navigating complex environments with evolving priorities and communication plans. Ability to utilize strong cross unit knowledge and understand to overcome issues to achieve results. Ability to prepare detailed documents reports, and/or related materials. Ability to work both independently or within a complex structured team. Ability to review contracts and legal documents and negotiate to an acceptable resolution. Other Requirements Working Conditions Special Conditions for Eligibility CBC Requirement It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
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