Grants & Contracts Specialist - University of North Texas System

Title: Grants & Contracts Specialist

Employee Classification: Grants & Contracts Specialist

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Research & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Research & Innovation

Department: UNT-Grants & Contracts Admin-190100

Job Location: Denton | Remote position

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible.

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

Grants and Contracts Administration (GCA) within the Division of Research & Innovation supports the University of North Texas, a tier 1 research university, in its endeavor to excel in its research mission. GCA aspires to be a model organization in the field of research administration, providing exceptional service to the university community. We are charged with the Pre Award and Post Award administration of externally funded sponsored projects and envision an environment that facilitates the University of North Texas’ commitment to research and encourages continued efforts to attract additional research funding.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for interpreting sponsor guidelines and submitting proposal applications for external funding to over 100 different sponsoring agencies with varying legal and financial requirements. Acts as liaison for University and responsible for remaining current on issues in the field of research administration. Responsible for review and setup of awards and nonfinancial award administration. Assists with training campus personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Higher Education or related field and 1 year experience in grant/ contract administration; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High level math/accounting skills, strong reading comprehension skills, ability to interpret guidelines and instructions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and customer service.

Preferred Qualifications

None

Required License/Registration/Certifications

None

Job Duties:

• Offers positive engaging assistance to Principal Investigators, other faculty, researchers, and staff campuswide with proposal application processes and electronic systems including Cayuse SP and Cayuse 424. Fosters mutual respect.
• Interpret sponsor guidelines and submit proposals on behalf of the University to external sponsors with varying legal and financial requirements. Review proposals and budgets to ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines, applicable regulations and University policies. Attention to detail and accuracy are key factors.
• Demonstrates good decision-making abilities. Resolves simple issues independently; refers more complex issues to higher levels. Facilitates problem resolution to reduce conflict and establish smooth working relationships.
• Acts as liaison between sponsors, faculty, and staff. Addresses internal and external communications between the PI, departments, college and external sponsors. Communicates timely responses to questions and request for information and provide frequent status updates.
• Responsible for being remaining current in the field of research administration. Pursues professional development opportunities by attending training, conferences and participating in webinars. Also provides pre award training to faculty and other campus personnel.
• Reviews award terms and conditions for acceptance, ensures research compliance issues are addressed, facilitates sponsor changes to awards based on regulatory or funding changes, reviews and revises budgets, sets up new awards, facilitates project closeouts, assists in audits and award transfers. Attention to detail and accuracy are key factors.
• Participates in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

Remote

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.