Grant and Contract Administrator II

The University of Arizona • Tucson, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Grant and Contract Administrator II provides pre-award and post-award financial and administrative support for sponsored and non-sponsored awards within the Engineering Business Center – South, including an NSF Industry-University Cooperative Research Center (IUCRC). The position manages assigned research accounts, monitors budgets and expenditures, prepares financial reports and spending projections, and supports faculty with budget planning and financial decision-making. The administrator ensures compliance with sponsor requirements and University policies, coordinates financial agreements and reporting activities, and develops solutions to complex financial issues. The role also identifies opportunities to improve financial processes and procedures based on established accounting principles and practices. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position based at the University of Arizona’s Tucson Campus. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional-level experience.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop comprehensive budgets using Excel and auto-generated financial reports.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures, including Uniform Guidance.
• Skill in preparing detailed reports on a timely basis.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, respond positively to unanticipated changes, work in a fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with University financial accounting, budgeting, and financial planning for all University fund types.
• Proficiency in setting and communicating priorities and effectively planning and organizing project work.
• Previous experience with University of Arizona enterprise systems such as UAccess Research, Analytics, Financial, Student, and Employee.

Responsibilities

• Interpret regulations and guidelines for standard and moderately complex program funding for multiple grants and contracts.
• Gather, analyze, and report findings to researchers and administrators to support informed decision-making.
• Process invoices and monitor grants and contracts daily to ensure expenses align with contract terms.
• Assist with preparing and submitting pre-award applications in accordance with sponsor guidelines.
• Support the closing of sponsored activities by participating in contract closeouts.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor terms, University policies and procedures, and federal regulations.
• Prepare periodic financial reports and projections for grant agencies, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
• Manage assigned research accounts, monitor budgets and expenditures, and support faculty with budget planning and financial decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and procedures.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Life insurance and disability programs
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Tuition reduction at the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University for the employee and qualified family members
• Retirement plans
• Access to University of Arizona recreation and cultural activities
• Work-life programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level