& Contracts Officer II
Job Summary
The University of Utah is one of the nations premier public
research universities, with more than $700 million in annual
research expenditures and a strategic trajectory toward $1 billion.
The Office of Research Management & Compliance (RMC) serves as
the University's central post-award finance and compliance unit,
ensuring that research funding is managed in accordance with
federal, sponsor, and institutional requirements while supporting
the University's mission of discovery, innovation, and
impact.
RMC partners closely with the Office of Sponsored Projects, the
Controllers Office, and college- and institute-level research
administration teams to deliver financial stewardship, compliance
oversight, and operational excellence across the post-award
lifecycle. As the University's research enterprise continues to
grow, RMC is modernizing its systems, reimagining its service
model, and investing in its people and process improvements to
support sustainable expansion and innovation.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for
University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
Responsibilities
Under general supervision, exercise sound judgement
to:
- Prepare, review, and issue invoices to sponsors in accordance
with award terms, university policy, and federal regulations.
Reconcile project expenditures and balances, ensuring
allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and consistency of
charges.
Perform and document periodic financial reviews; identify and
correct errors or variances in a timely manner.
Prepare and submit accurate and timely financial reports to
sponsoring agencies.
Coordinate proactively with RMC's Core Finance team to ensure
cash draws, financial reporting, and receivables management are
executed accurately and on schedule.
Communicate directly with sponsor representatives, departmental
administrators, and principal investigators to resolve billing,
reporting, or compliance issues.
Interpret sponsor and institutional policies; ensure
transactions comply with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), FAR clauses,
and sponsor-specific terms.
Support audits, internal reviews, and closeout activities by
providing reconciliations and documentation.
Monitor aging receivables, assist in collections, and follow up
on outstanding payments or credit memos.
Maintain accurate records in the University's financial and
research systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, e-Award, or equivalent).
Contribute to process improvement by identifying recurring
issues, recommending solutions, and participating in training or
testing for new tools and workflows.
Provide excellent customer service and foster constructive
relationships with internal and external partners while upholding
fiscal integrity and compliance.
Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and a commitment
to collaboration, consistency, and continuous learning
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education
can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience
(Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work
experience).
Post-Award Grants & Contract Officer (GCO),
II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a
master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work
experience.
Preferences
Special Instructions
Requisition Number: PRN46506B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday through Friday, 8:00 – 5:00
and flexible around core hours. Hybrid option after initial
training period.
Department: 00359 - Grants & Contracts Accounting
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $51,242 - $63,774
Close Date: 01/16/2027
Open Until Filled:
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/211002
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