University of Utah-posted 28 days ago
$48,000 - $68,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Murray, UT
5,001-10,000 employees
Educational Services

Independently and with some basic oversight, completes various routine pre-award and post-award administration of research grants &/or contracts. This position is evenly-split with effort for both pre-award and post-award activities. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

  • Proficient with all the duties and responsibilities of a GCO I
  • Independently completes basic proposals for a variety of sponsors. Completes basic award administration for activities including award set-up, modification, and maintenance for the department's most common sponsors.
  • With basic oversight from a supervisor, completes complex proposal preparation (e.g. multi-project proposals, institutional training grants, contract proposals) for a variety of sponsors. Completes complex award administration for activities including award set-up, modification, and maintenance
  • Award review/tracking. Completes project-related A/P and A/R activities for complex contracts. Reviews budget categories for reporting activities.
  • Demonstrates familiarity and expanded knowledge of various sponsor policies required for proposal submission, appropriately utilizes University, department, and most common sponsor systems and processes for proposal preparation, submission, and tracking
  • Problems encountered are varied, but generally with precedent. Resolution may require some analysis and interpretation, requiring innovation and creativity.
  • Has developed specialized skills or is multi-skilled through job-related training and on-the-job experience
  • Bachelor's degree or 8 years of relevant work experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
  • This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
  • Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
  • Demonstrated strength in negotiating budgets for industry-sponsored projects.
  • Proficient with University of Utah administrative systems, including Management Reports, ePR, UShop eProposal, and eAward.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with investigators and departmental staff on grant and contract administration.
  • Skilled in data management, with advanced proficiency in Excel and related analytical tools.
  • Experience with OnCore is preferred.
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