Sr Project Support Specialist - University of North Texas System
Fort Worth, TX
About the Job
Title: Sr Project Support Specialist
Employee Classification: Sr Project Support Specialist
Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center
Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation
SubDivision-Department: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation
Department: HSC-Office of Sponsored Programs-390030
Job Location: Fort Worth
Salary: Commensurate with experience
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible
About Us - Values Overview:
Department Summary
The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) at HSC is dedicated to supporting the research of our faculty, staff, and students. Our office provides comprehensive services across the lifecycle of sponsored projects. We are committed to ensuring compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements, fostering collaborative research partnerships, and promoting the responsible stewardship of external funding.
As a crucial component of UNT's research infrastructure, OSP strives to enhance the impact and visibility of our institution's research portfolio, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and innovation. Our team of experienced professionals works collaboratively with academic departments, administrative units, and external sponsors to facilitate a seamless and efficient grants and contracts process, supporting our research community.
Position Overview
This position provides direct professional support and guidance in the administration of highly complex grants, contracts and related funds to faculty and staff in an assigned portfolio of departments. This position provides a high level of support for award management and customer service to Principal Investigators and campus staff. The Sr. Project Support Specialist plays a crucial role in managing complex projects, coordinating reconciliation activities, and ensuring compliance ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and University policies.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and five (5) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, statutes, regulations, codes, and standards related to the area of responsibility.
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn, policies, procedures, and guidelines established by professional organizations and/or governing agencies.
- Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
Preferred Qualifications
- N/A
Required License/Registration/Certifications
- N/A
Job Duties:
- Lead monthly award review meetings to review award effort allocations, expenses, and available balances with Principal Investigators and campus staff (as applicable).
- Identify, research, and resolve discrepancies within the institution regarding awards, budgets, expenses, etc. in coordination with various central offices. Resolving discrepancies may include processing payroll and nonpayroll cost transfers, various complex award modifications in eResearch suite, etc.
- This position will support the departments that have high volume and highly complex awards and will assist Principal Investigators and department staff in the day to day management of sponsored projects, including but not limited to regular account review and reconciliation, expenditure planning, time and effort management, interpretation of sponsor terms and conditions, and University policies and procedures.
- Work closely with faculty to complete required sponsor award reporting and closeout. Provide guidance to Principal Investigators and campus staff on cost allowability, administrative reasonableness, appropriate award allocability and funding availability.
Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday, 8AM to 5PM
Driving University Vehicle:
No
Security Sensitive:
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions:
N/A
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.