Grant/Contract Officer IV

University of Utah • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

The Grant/Contract Officer IV is primarily responsible for managing pre-award and post-award activities related to grants and contracts. This role involves complex award administration, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and serving as a liaison to sponsors. The position is primarily remote with occasional in-office days, and it requires a high level of expertise in grant management and proposal submission processes.

Requirements

• Master's Degree or Bachelor's degree with four years of related experience, or 12 years of related experience or equivalency.
• Demonstrated ability to perform essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Responsibilities

• Independently completes complex award administration for activities such as multi-project proposals and institutional training grants.
• Completes project-related accounts payable and accounts receivable activities for grants and contracts.
• Reviews budget categories for reporting activities and ensures federal compliance by reviewing procedures and policies.
• Demonstrates familiarity with various sponsor policies and utilizes university and sponsor systems for proposal preparation and submission.
• Makes substantive contributions to trainings, process development, and unit resources.
• Identifies and resolves complex problems that may require innovative solutions.
• Serves as a mentor to the GCO team and acts as a liaison to sponsors.
• Utilizes prior experiences to identify issues and offer guidance to others.

Benefits

• Eligible for Utah Retirement Systems enrollment for new hires with prior service.
• Potential for flexible work arrangements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree