"Grant and Contract Administrator I"

Grant and Contract Administrator I

Company:
The University of Arizona

Job Location:
Tucson, 85724

Category:
Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Type:
Full-Time

Posting Number: req24478

Department: CoS - Business Operations

Location: Main Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona's College of Science's Post Award Team invites you to apply for the role of
Grant and Contract Administrator I, who will provide post-award support for the Department of Astronomy and Steward Observatory research faculty. This position will serve as a delegate on grant accounts, approve transactions, reconcile accounts, and work closely with Principal Investigators and Sponsored Projects Services to manage awards.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Reviews incoming awards and award modifications, including related documents and proposals, and supports proper set up in accordance with departmental procedures. Communicates new award details to Principal Investigators and their staff, providing clarification as needed.
• Assists with monitoring balances and expenditures and supports the closeout of assigned grants and contracts. Prepares and documents various expense transfers and position distribution updates in coordination with other teams in the Business Office.
• Assists assigned Principal Investigators on a regular basis by preparing monthly financial reports and/or ad hoc projections as necessary to support their research projects.
• Prepare and/or approve financial transactions for assigned sponsored project accounts, including PCard approvals, purchase requisitions, disbursement vouchers, interdepartmental billing forms, expense reimbursements, salary expense transfers as necessary to ensure that the appropriate accounts and object codes are used.
• Acts as a resource for interpretation of University and Sponsor guidelines. Answers incoming post award questions and researches as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with different groups/individuals.
• Working knowledge and skills with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Knowledge of basic accounting practices.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with University systems such as UAccess Financials, Research, Employee, and Analytics.
• Experience working with sponsored grants and contracts.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Research

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $53,039 - $66,299

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade
7

Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

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Career Stream and Level
PC1

Job Family
Grant & Contract Admin

Job Function
Research

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates
Jennifer Pierson
jpierson@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

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