Key Responsibilities:
Sponsored Projects Award Modifications and Setup (15%)
- Review all awards for terms and conditions, billing, and
payment information, reporting requirements, and any other provided
information to perform the setup of the award in the Peoplesoft
Grants system.
- Communicate with Sponsor if F&A rate or dollars have not
been applied correctly.
Award Invoicing/Billing (10%)
- Complete monthly and quarterly billing of contracts to create
account receivables. Work with sponsors and departments for all
invoicing concerns, questions, and actions.
- Submit invoices to sponsors according to award/contract
requirements.
Financial Reporting Creation & Submission (15%)
- Prepare and submit financial reports by the due date including
Federal Financial Status Reports and non-Federal Reports of
Expenditure based upon sponsor deadlines.
- Perform tasks necessary to determine if changes are needed to
bring the project into compliance with the applicable requirement
from the sponsor.
Financial Management of Awards/Projects (10%)
- Monitor project budgets, indirect cost rates and charges,
overspending, fiscal and sponsor compliance.
- Use of the grants WorkCentre and other provided tools to
properly monitor portfolio. This includes analyzing the tools to
ensure that needed information is provided. If tools are lacking,
this should be communicated to leadership for improvement
opportunities and changes.
Award Closeouts (15%)
- Perform close-out, deliverables are met, cash is equal to zero,
outstanding encumbrances are cleared, cash transfers to department
accounts are completed and revenue reconciliation is complete.
- Monitor projects throughout the life at least quarterly to
ensures that revenues are applied correctly in PeopleSoft by
reconciling the accounts receivable and revenue recognition
processes.
Sponsored Projects Cost Transfers Review and Approval
(20%)
- Monitor the reallocation of expense approvals for compliance
with various policies.
- Apply documentation to explain errors and to support
transactions for review.
Sponsored Projects Subcontract Review and Approval
(15%)
- Investigate all sub-award agreements for the budget period and
analyze the language of the contract to determine if carry forward
is allowed.
- Ensure changes are not required for the partially executed
contract. If an error is found, communicate information back to the
contracts team for further review and changes.
Customer Service (ongoing)
- Conduct regular meetings with departments and respond timely
and professionally to emails and phone calls from sponsors,
principal investigators, department administrators and other OGC
units.
Senior Professional Key Responsibilities: In addition to the
duties above, appointments at this level will join process
improvement working groups with internal and external
parties.
Work Location:
This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of a minimum of 2 days
per week on campus and additional days on campus as needed for
training, in-person meetings or during peak times.
Why Join Us:
This exciting opportunity gives you the chance to:
- Participate in professional development opportunities to grow
your career.
- Build relationships with other departmental staff, focused on
understanding needs along with opportunities for improving
processes.
- Partner with other financial staff in developing key financial
performance tools and share them with departmental
stakeholders.
- Become part of a department where inclusiveness and culture are
valued.
- If interested, you can earn a master's degree at a greatly
reduced rate through our Employee Tuition Assistance Benefit
program.
Why work for the University?
We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday,
vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an
excellent benefits package including:
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross
pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 15/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all
CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
There are many additional perks & programs with the
CU Advantage
.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Intermediate Level:
- A bachelor's degree in public health, public administration,
social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare,
public administration, finance, accounting, business
administration, business, or a directly related field from an
accredited institution.
- At least one (1) year of professional grants, contracts,
finance, expense/federal reporting or related experience.
Substitution: A combination of education and related
technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the
bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
Senior Level
- A bachelor's degree in public health, public administration,
social/behavioral sciences, physical sciences, nursing, healthcare,
public administration, finance, accounting, business
administration, business, or a directly related field from an
accredited institution.
- At least two (2) years of professional grants, contracts,
finance, expense/federal reporting or related experience.
Substitution: A combination of education and related
technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the
bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of
hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience in the administration of sponsored research or other
central research-related office in higher educational institution,
government, or other entity engaged in sponsored research.
· General accounting and/or financial experience.
· Experience with process documentation and process
improvement.
Conditions of Employment:
· Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United
States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work
visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now
or in the future.
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.
· Strong, interpersonal, teamwork and customer service
skills.
· Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite applications
(Excel, Access, and Word)
· Excellent time and workflow management skills
· Excellent problem-solving skills.
How to Apply:
For full consideration, please submit the following
document(s):
A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as
they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the
position
Curriculum vitae / Resume
Questions should be directed to: Sean McBride –
sean.m.mcbride@cuanschutz.edu
Screening of Applications Begins:
Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but
preference will be given to complete applications received by
September 1st, 2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may
not be considered.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range for this position has been established
as:
Intermediate Level: $55,000 - $66,541
Senior Level: $60,000 - $71,936
The above salary range represents the University's good faith and
reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the
time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime
compensation, depending on the level.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.
The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans
and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a
workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and
dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to
apply, including protected veterans and individuals with
disabilities.
ADA Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants
with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To
request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with
Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA
Coordinator at
hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu
.
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz is dedicated to ensuring a safe
and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and
visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background
investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19
virus and other
vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteer
in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated
hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be
required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance
policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or
volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain
research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you
must enroll in the
occupational health medical surveillance program .