"Grant Lifecycle Professional"

Job Summary

Join the Colorado School of Public Health as a Grant Lifecycle Professional (Open Rank Research Services Intermediate - Senior Professional). This position will support the Centers for Health, Work & Environment in areas of finance, grant administration (pre- and post-award), and other business service operations.

The Centers for Health, Work and Environment (CHWE) at the Colorado School of Public Health conducts research, offers academic training to graduate and postdoctoral students, provides professional development courses and events, implements community-based public health projects, as well as pilot project research opportunities throughout the West. It is committed to partnering with community stakeholders who share the mission of improving the health, safety and wellbeing of workers, their families, and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Budget and Grant Support
  • Develop and manage new pre-award applications for assigned faculty; coordinate routing and approval process for each proposal.
  • Monitor assigned grants by preparing reports and projections on a recurring basis; review to ensure all expenditures are allowable and spending is on track with budget.
  • Review and reconcile post-award notices.
  • Develop and manage progress reports, no-cost extension requests, carry-over requests, and supplement applications.
  • Serve as the communication liaison between Office of Grants and Contracts, Award Agency, and Principal Investigators (PIs).
  • Create and/or update individual Smartsheet for each faculty with current and pending funding information.
• Finance Support
  • Assist faculty and PIs with budget development, form completion, and necessary documentation for incoming contracts and funding applications.
  • Track income and expenses for assigned contract and consulting accounts, advancement accounts, and faculty development and reserve accounts.
• Procurement Services
  • Coordinate purchases or payments including, but not limited to, review of Statement of Work, vendor setup, purchasing requisition, and invoice payments.
  • Serve as a resource to faculty and staff regarding purchasing and travel questions.
• Payroll & Funding Coordination
  • Manage assigned payroll tracking and complete monthly and biweekly HCM (payroll distribution) entries.
  • Develop and maintain Smartsheet dashboards, resources, and reports.

This is a full-time position (1.0 FTE) that reports to the Business Services Program Manager.

Work Location

Hybrid - This position is located on the CU Anschutz Campus in Aurora, CO and is expected to work on site three days per week.

Qualifications

Intermediate Professional

• A bachelor's degree in business, business administration, finance, accounting, healthcare administration, public administration, or a directly related field from an accredited institution
• 1 year of experience in business and financial support

Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Substitution: An advanced degree (Masters or Doctorate) may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis if the degree is in a field of study directly related to the work assignment.

Senior Professional

• A bachelor's degree in business, business administration, finance, accounting, healthcare administration, public administration, or a directly related field from an accredited institution
• 2 years of experience in business and financial support

Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Substitution: An advanced degree (Masters or Doctorate) may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis if the degree is in a field of study directly related to the work assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in finance or grant management in a Higher Education Institutional setting
• Experience with various types of funding and accounts including grants, contracts, consulting/fee-for-service revenue, and advancement/gift income
• Familiar with CU procurement and accounting software such as Concur and Marketplace systems
• Familiar with Smartsheet software or intermediate-level Excel functions

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated experience in fostering a community that values a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• Ability to work as part of a team to accomplish the overall mission, but capable of working independently to accomplish day to day tasks
• Strong financial management skills and the ability to manage funds effectively from a variety of sources

Anticipated Salary Range

Intermediate Professional: $51,000 - $64,000

Senior Professional: $58,000 - $70,000

How to Apply

For full consideration, please submit the following documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae / Resume
2. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
3. Three to five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Megan Freije, Megan.Freije@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins: Screening begins immediately and continues until March 13, 2026.