Negotiates terms and conditions with sponsoring entities for
awards, inbound and outbound subawards, and other agreements.
Advises facutly and staff on and helps resolve issues that
arise in the administration of applications and awards.
Provides formal and informal training to faculty and
staff.
Manages sponsored projects data via database.
Facilitate the regular collection of information and metrics
related to the contracting and sponsored project management
process, including preparing and submitting reports, analyzing and
preparing data of work performed, compile reports, and other
tracking and reporting tasks as identified.
Respond to faculty, staff, and sponsor inquires.
Act as OSP liaison with the University's Office of General
Counsel on legal matters pertaining to sponsored contract
agreements.
Act as an OSP liaison with University leadership and other
research administration and compliance offices.
Use information systems to track and manage sponsored
agreements through the project lifecycle. Record preliminary,
contract, and award information in the sponsored project
infrastructure, including financial and other compliance
systems.
Serve as the primary resource for campus-wide research
administration professionals and external interested parties and
provide expert advice on University policies and procedures, work
process and practice, the sponsored programs lifecycle, IT systems,
contacting, compliance issues, reporting, and stewardship.
Ensure that University practice and policy related to sponsored
contracts reflect current state and federal laws and regulations
for sponsored program activity and provide training and updates to
faculty, leadership, and research administration professionals
across campus.
Other duties as assigned.
Comments
This position provides support in highly specialized areas of
Research Administration. The Office of Sponsored Projects is a
customer service organization dedicated to supporting a diverse
client set including University administration, faculty, support
staff and sponsoring entities.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required:
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be
required:
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
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).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job
levels:
Grants Sponsored Officer, II: Bachelor's degree
(or equivalency) in political science, economics, urban planning,
or a related field plus 4 years of directly related work
experience, or a master's (or equivalent) degree plus 2 years of
direct experience.
Grants Sponsored Officer, III: Bachelor's degree
(or equivalency) in political science, economics, urban planning,
or a related field plus 6 years of directly related work
experience, or a master's (or equivalent) degree plus 4 years of
direct experience.
Preferences
- Bachelor's degree
- General knowledge of sponsored projects research administration
in an academic/university setting.
- Two (2) years of experience in central office research
administration in a university/academic setting.
- Experience understanding, interpreting, and applying federal
policies and guidelines related to federal grants and contracts;
experience interpreting and applying Uniform Guidance and major
agency policy guidelines preferred.
- Ability to understand and analyze complex federal policies and
regulations and appropriately apply them to grant and contract
applications, in award negotiations, and in post-award
actions.
- Ability to communicate knowledge and ideas both verbally and in
writing with clarity and effectiveness to internal and external
audiences.
- Proactively drive change and continuous improvement through
individual contributions and group project work.
- Robust planning and organizational skills.
- Strong service orientation and exceptional customer service
skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced,
action-oriented, customer-focused environment.
- Ability to independently manage a dynamic workload of pre-award
and post-award tasks and projects, with ever changing demands and
priorities.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, and
ability to learn applicable university and departmental
systems.
- Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification.
Special Instructions
Requisition Number: PRN46348B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Hybrid Work Schedule: Minimum of 24
hours (3 business days) a week in the office. Regular Office Hours:
Monday through Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Department: 00644 - Office of Sponsored Projects
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $47,600 - $84,883
Close Date: 12/29/2026
Open Until Filled:
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